arrival gate

Where flights conclude

An arrival gate is the designated area in an airport where passengers exit after deplaning.

Friends and family wait at arrival gates to greet travelers: We'll meet you at the arrival gate.

The term contrasts with departure gate, where passengers board.

greeting

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

warmth · friendliness · cordiality · namaste · aloha · salutation · handshake · wave · smile · driver

reunion

embrace

Hold closely in arms

  • hugTight, affectionate clasp
  • tearsViolent pulls apart
  • joyIntense positive emotion

family · friends · homecoming · greeting · smiles · laughter · welcome · affection · warmth · celebration

terminal

airport

Aviation passenger facility

customs · immigration · concourse · jetway · flight · airline · announcements · intercom · signage · crowd

destination

journey's end

Trip's final destination

conclusion · fulfillment · touchdown · landed · final stop · long-awaited · return

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direction of travel

arrival gatedeparture gate

Airport exit to aircraft

departure lounge · boarding gate · boarding area · departures · security checkpoint

journey phase

arrival gatepoint of origin

Where something starts

starting point · departure point

Family

gate, arrive, arrival, gateway, arriving, gates, arrived, gated, gatekeeper

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