Showers
I reckon someone's not been telling you something, B_T. According to the airport press blurbs the hosing downs have been available since last October.
Shower facilities provide a refreshing change at Bristol International - Bristol Airport
Lack of seating in departures
This has been discussed within this thread several times in the recent past with the majority opinion seeming to be that the airport has gone too far in removing public seating to provide more retail and refreshment outlets.
There is obviously a balance to be struck between the need to maximise revenue and the comfort of passengers but I believe it's currently tilted too far in favour of the former.
Western walkway and bus access
Whilst the western walkway will reduce the need for bus transfer to/from aircraft some remote stands will remain.
A poster on another forum believes the walkway obstructs bus access to international arrivals if an aircraft is parked at stand 1.
He cites a recent experience where his bus was held up because of these circumstances.
Can anyone working at the airport comment on this?