Airport lounge and terminal seating often orients passengers in a way so that they face one another, rigid rows lead to crowding and confusion near the gate when it’s time to board, which is why Departures Seating was developed. This seating system for airport gates and terminals rethinks the experience with angled seats, which offer more privacy, comfort and relaxation.

“We asked ourselves: Why do travelers need to stare at each other while they wait? The answer is—they don’t,” said Joe Agati Jr., COO and Design Director of Agati Furniture, “Departures Seating creates a natural, human-centric flow in the gate area. It’s about personal space, efficient footprints, movement, and clarity in a place where people are often stressed or fatigued.”