I can sort of see that the way there is no defined exit may lead to a moments confusion, i really cant see it lasting more than a few seconds. Ok in an extream circumstance, its your 1st visit to the airport, your not a regular flyer and your 1min away from boarding closing and chasing your ass to make the flight, maybe its not the best help in the world to be confronted with a scaled down Trafford Centre with no exit signs. Nearly every airport in the world has its own little quirks, and as flying public we will just have to expect that most alterations to the airports we use, will be to aid said airports to encourage us to spend money in there. Lets see what the layout at EDI will be when the renovations are complete. Im guessing more shops and bars and less general seating areas. Its just the way it works unfortuneatley. I dont disagree with your comments, but it does seem a bit harsh on MAN to slate it when its being compared to airports that are for the most part doing/or looking to do the same thing.