Have been twice recently through T1 at "peak" time (0800/0830 ish), only 3 security lanes-but still no queues, all the retail therapy shops virtually empty, just the odd chavs necking a few largers. Can't see the takings even paying for the electric bill, let alone making a profit. I guess the savvy pax still flying realise just how expensive these so called duty free shops are compared to the high street Wouldn't it be much more economical to replace some of these shops with some nice seating areas ?
