Passed through STN on Wednesday, and have noticed a few improvements - the newly installed security scanners are making a big difference in reducing queuing times, and I was through in just under 2 minutes. Certainly much better than the current scanners where previously passengers needed to declare their sealed liquids etc and take their laptops and iPads out of their hand luggage. Looking forward to seeing all of the new scanners installed soon; does anyone know when this is likely to be completed? There doesn't seem to be further progress made on the 'shoreline' check in configuration (beyond the current zone 500).
In the departure lounge- MAG have installed new toilets in place of the old ones which are a lot better, more modern and cleanliness was definitely much improved.
When departing from satellite 2, there is some scaffolding of sorts towards the end with some works being carried out, does anyone know what these are? Inside, the long-standing Wetherspoons Express that once occupied the space where the KLM UK lounge was has now been removed in favour of a new cafe set up. WH Smith is also no longer there, having been replaced by a new outlet selling newspapers etc.
Regarding terminal extension works- MAG have just released their financial and investor reports and presentations. They mention that the designs for the extension have still not been finalised, with the process for this still ongoing. I'm a bit surprised that designs still have not been confirmed (beyond what is available on Pascall & Watson's project webpage for the STN transformation project) considering that MAG first announced their intention to extend the terminal this time last year, and planning application approval for this was granted in November.