Gate numbering
Something I've never really understood at STN is the gate numbering system. I remember flying from Stansted many times when it was under BAA ownership, and swear the signs to security (which was in a landlocked, central location at the time, which I think is now part of the departure lounge, unless I'm wrong) all had "gates 1-99" on them. I've never understood this, as I'm sure there were/are nowhere near that number of gates split across the 3 satellites, and I also don't recall the APV being in use either. Similarly, gates 20-39 are marked as satellite 2 gates, but again, when departing from here, I only recall ever seeing signs for gates 29-34, and 36-38, so that makes only 9 gates total. Anyone know why this is?