With the exception of WH Smith and Oriel most of the new retailers in the departures extension will have low passenger footfall so will the overcrowding inside departures actually be reduced this summer? Can’t see any new free seating areas being created either.
The airport have confirmed the opening of one of the new entrances will coincide with the opening of the new arrivals area and have mentioned the lack of retail units for a while.
WH Smith have opened their new shop and closed their old shop by the check-in area.