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As you say Ray it all adds up but these days most of us have less to go around. Airports have taken advantage of the longer check in timesOn the other hand a family group travelling on their annual two week jolly may choose to park at the airport then spend quite a bit of money in some of the shops in the departure lounge. There is also a good chance of them purchasing meals and drinks at the airport which all adds up.
knowing people have a couple of hours to kill which was fine when things were better bur these days when the majority are holidaying on a tighter budget spending money before you have left the ground is not so appealing. Unfortunately many airports redesigned themselves around the retail experience.We see what that has done for many town and city centres in the internet era..These days youngsters can keep themselves occupied on their phones and the adults can save their money to spend in more exotic locations. O.k. maybe one drink but thats it at them prices.
It.s just another problem for many airports in a changing world.