Travelers with short connections at airports tend to face a classic dilemma: go straight to the boarding gate of their next flight, or pass by some restaurant or cafe first to eat and drink, risking delaying boarding, and in worst cases , Until the flight is lost.

An application that has just been launched at Washington International Airport, however, aims to end the problem: named Airport Sherpa, the new app allows the passenger to order food and even products from the airport’s stores for delivery directly at their gate, Thus avoiding the risk of delays or rushing at the time of eating or shopping.

According to the US Business Traveler website, the service costs between $ 3.99 and $ 7.99 per order, depending on the distance between the supplier and his gate, and upon request, the customer receives an estimated Arrival of the request. The service, however, is blocked if your flight schedule is too close.

In addition to the novelty in the US capital, a second application, called At Your Gate, is expected to be launched as early as August at the San Diego International Airport, California, with the same functionality, but with a fixed price: $ 6.99 By order. In this, the forecast is fixed, ten minutes for delivery.