STN passengers numbers hit 2.03 million for August 2014, an 11.6% rise on August 2013.
For those of you who have been having poor experiences at STN, it's a shame to say the least. However I'm sure it has to be forgiven the fact that the place is being essentially ripped apart and rebuilt in large areas.
I am able to comment on this as I am very familiar with both STN and EMA airports. Personally I find EMA a great little airport. It's not the most glamorous airport I agree and is further room for improvement but it's efficient and it's quick, which for me is all the more important for a regional airport.
As for STN... You may want to have a look at this, which hopefully is going to vastly improve the passenger experience over the next year or two:
Phase 2 of Stansted?s transformation enhances retail