Side-by-side
Airport Rest Pods vs Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Airport Rest Pods
by Nooka Space
IoT-managed, soundproof private workspace pods purpose-built for airport terminals, generating shared revenue for operators with zero construction disruption.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
by UFL International (UFL Airports)
Fully upholstered modular airport lounge sofa on a solid oak sled base — configurable for premium waiting zones and airside dwell areas where comfort replaces throughput.
| Cost of ownership | Airport Rest Pods | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airport Rest Pods | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Air One footprint | 227 × 120 cm (W × D) | — |
| Air One height | 230 cm | — |
| Air One weight | 520 kg | — |
| Air Two footprint | 210 × 130 cm (W × D) | — |
| Air Two height | 226 cm | — |
| Air Two weight | 920 kg | — |
| Glazing | 12 mm laminated acoustic glass with acoustic foil | — |
| Capacity (Air One / Air Two) | Up to 2 persons | — |
| Connectivity | Power socket, USB, wireless charger, Cat 6 LAN, dedicated Wi-Fi | — |
| Lighting | LED ceiling system, app-adjustable | — |
| Ventilation | Forced-air fans with ionisation module | — |
| Access & booking | IoT smart lock + mobile app (booking, payment, environment control) | — |
| Fire safety (FireShield variant) | Self-contained detection, visual/acoustic alarm, independent suppression | — |
| Installation | Plug-and-play; mobility kit for repositioning — no civil works required | — |
| Base material | — | Solid oak sled base (natural or stained finish) |
| Upholstery | — | Fully upholstered in specifier-selected fabric |
| System type | — | Modular (seat, corner, end, ottoman modules) |
| Configuration | — | Fully configurable to floor plan; CAD files on request |
| Structural warranty | — | 10 years |
| Manufacturing standard | — | ISO 9001 certified |
| Origin | — | New Zealand |
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