No Accessible Computer Bars Near Most Gates / Very Expensive Concessions
SITREP
These days, an airport is MORE than just an "airport" (ie. a hub for arriving & departing flights): they are small, self-contained cities that - ideally - provide all the necessities and amenities for the traveler forced to spend considerable downtime at the airport in between connected flights.
It's gotten to the point where McCarran is more about itself, and what money it can pump into it's own coffers, rather than considering the comfort and business needs of those travelers.
THE SETUP
First off, let me say right here I am NOT a fan of the slot machines. Not because I think they are a waste of time AND a waste of money, but primarily because every time I come back through McCarran, the "acreage" of slot machines seems to be taking over the airport's floor space, growing like ill-kept WEEDS.
It seems the terminal space is diminishing, more dense crowds you're having to walk through because those dam slot machines are encroaching over into every space.
ASKEW PRIORITIES - TOO FEW AMENITIES FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS
What's really disappointing about this turn of events is the fact that the priority is not placed on the business traveler at all:
* Too few phone charging stations
* Too few computer stations
* Too few outlets, PERIOD
The reality is, some of us don't have a choice on how long we are forced to wait at an airport. So we see value in those airports that understand the metrics of those of us who need to keep business connected.
RATING
I'd love to downgrade this rating to one (1) star, but I am forced to concede that this airport has Free WiFi at least. So they get another star for that.
THE LOWDOWN
So it would seem with respect to us - a rather large segment traveling patrons who are the bread & butter of airports like Atlanta, Phoenix and this one - McCarran is one of those airports that has it's priorities askew.