50pc travellers cite cinema as most desired airport feature

Almost half of the air passengers have named cinema as their most desired airport feature during a long stopover, a new survey has revealed.

The study was conducted by the flight comparison website Skyscanner on more than 10,000 passengers, the Age reported.

The poll results are likely to be welcomed by Hong Kong International Airport, where an IMAX cinema has recently been installed.

Meanwhile, a library featured next, while many respondents simply wished for a green space to stretch their legs.

It was found that three in 10 most wanted a "vanity area".

Around 12 per cent of people voted for a man-made beach, which is a feature yet to be installed at any major international airport.

The list of most desired airport feature is as follows:

1. Cinema - 49 per cent

2. Sleep pod - 36 per cent

3. Library - 32 per cent

4. Park - 31 per cent

5. Vanity area - 30 per cent

6. Children's play area - 21 per cent

7. Pool - 20 per cent

8. Gym - 15 per cent

9. Man-made beach - 12 per cent

10. Bikes - 11 per cent.