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Old Aug 14, 2020 | 9:16 pm
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BuildingMyBento
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Originally Posted by Cloudship
That is something that has always puzzled me - why would anyone buy something at an airport? I can get a shop that sells business clothing, and maybe a gift shop and definitely snack and food shops. But if someone is in the middle of a flight, the last thing they are going to want to do is figure out how to get their purchase home. Not to mention you can find that stuff anywhere else for a lot cheaper. I just don't get how they stay in business.
Japanese airports aren't horribly overpriced for souvenirs. Also, some European hubs have supermarkets, which are good for edible gifts.

​​​​​​Tbilisi Airport has a rad wine shop.
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