WSJ: «Are you splurging on food and drink before departure? Your airport sure hope so!»

Airports want their revenue, the same way as you want your income. The design of the airports are designed to ensure the flow of how people move around. You want utility and pleasure. They want speed and revenue. In this video an architect explains the design and lauout. 

https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/are-you-splurging-on-food-and-drink-before-departure-your-airport-really-hopes-so-b3c09a3f?mod=finance_feat1_hots_pos2