AirportPlanner1
smallpilot - airport designers and planners are living on a planet where airlines including the legacies aren't keen on paying much for the facilities they use off the back of consumers wanting something for nothing, therefore the airport operators are chasing alternative revenue streams which includes maximising retail spend. STN is not the only place in which you will find such layouts.
You're right, and I detest it! I dislike shopping for shopping's sake when I'm not using an airport, but when I am using an airport (to fly from or to) what I want is an efficient check in and security experience on the way out - and most important, somewhere to sit should my flight be delayed, or I'm early. I don't need to be dragged round countless shops!
Coming back I want to be through immigration, and out of the place as quickly as possible.
Sadly, for the reasons stated, I'm unlikely to get that wish any time in the near future.