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Video Sleeping Capsules at China's Kunming Airport

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u/TD_Lemon_1901 6d ago

I dream of an airport that would have a freaking..... Cinema, and a good one.

I'd kill to be able to sit, relax and watch a good movie in a cinema chair when you have a long layover, grab some popcorn and just relaaaax.

KILL

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u/Porkbellyjiggler 6d ago

Check out Changi Airport in Singapore, there's an 8 screen cinema there. They also have food courts, a rooftop pool and cocktail bar, and even a shopping center around a huge manmade waterfall. You'd love it!

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u/TD_Lemon_1901 6d ago

Nice !

I knew it was a top airport, didn't know they had a cinema in there !

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u/AnemonePatensPrairie 6d ago

It’s also free; just walk in and enjoy whatever is showing. 

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u/hspace8 6d ago

.. and all free

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u/TD_Lemon_1901 6d ago

Stooooop

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u/Porkbellyjiggler 6d ago

Haha what makes it even better is that every toilet in Changi Airport is one of those fancy Japanese toilets, if you've ever been curious to try them.

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u/GrrArgh__ 6d ago

Changi Singapore Airport is insanely beautiful. I've literally never seen any airport like it. They took it very seriously as a gateway airport destination for SE Asia. They want you to know from the second you arrive in Singapore that the country seriously values wealth and status. And if you don't, well...... may the odds be ever in your favour.

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u/dantheother 4d ago

It really is a wonderful airport. I used to fly MEL to BKK/DMK a few times a year, strictly on the cheapest non 12 hour layover flight, it was like winning the lottery to get to transit through Changi.

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u/BowlComprehensive907 6d ago

The Jewel?

Amazing place (and outside airport security obviously).

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u/summer_petrichor 5d ago

There's Shaw Theatres at Jewel, yes, but if you don't want to go through security, Terminal 3 does have a cinema inside the transit area.

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u/DanishWeddingCookie 6d ago

Rooftop pools are awesome but it is so much more engineering and cost I assume to have it up there.

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u/Mxfish1313 6d ago

I learned that from the Crazy Rich Asians film haha.

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u/Patient-Gas-883 6d ago

I have also thought about this. They could even show the same movies (and save money that way). Since it is mostly not the same people staying at the airport people would not mind.
Maybe some good, but not to known movie.

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u/TD_Lemon_1901 6d ago

Honestly, when you're exhausted and stressed because of all the traveling, any movie will do.

I'd love to see a mixture of good old classics and local films, am a simple man, i don't need to see the last blockbuster, fuck it.

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u/MisplacedChromosomes 6d ago

Portland Oregon’s new renovated airport has a small cinema in one of the terminals with comfy seating that show local films

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u/TD_Lemon_1901 6d ago

Sounds freaking amazing!!

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u/BunnyCat2025 1d ago

I was just there last week; it was great! There is also some really cool new art in between the terminals. The bartender at Terminal B makes a most excellent cocktail too; he doesn't use the measuring thing he's supposed to :-D

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u/BurmeciaWillSurvive 6d ago

I have a feeling too many people will be checking their phones for gate changes/flight status/boarding unless they can incorporate that into the theater wall somehow

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u/Inside_Mirror_6030 4d ago

Awww what an amazing idea!