Also is it me or are there no signs to the gates once through security??? Once through I was faced with a "mini-version of Bluewater" and no idea which way to the gate and running late, should I go left or right??? Not very well designed (being my first experience of the new departure lounge). Luton management if you read this take note!
It’s you I am afraid, as there are plenty of directional signs to the gates including estimated walking times from the shopping centre/lounge to the gates. While I can see many negative passenger issues at Luton signage is not one of them.
Rail access is far superior to STN, for example 23 minutes non-stop to St. Pancras as opposed to 44 minutes to Liverpool Street
Problem is you can spend another 23 minutes getting from the station to the terminal. This problem should improve when the new dedicated bus route from the station forecourt to the A505 flyover opens next year together with the opening of the airports new access road.