The New Zealand Airport Imposing A 3-Minute Hug Rule

Dunedin Airport (DUD), a relatively small airport serving the South Island of New Zealand, has captured global attention recently when the facility installed new signage near its drop-off area which imposes a newand rather controversialtime limit on pre-departure hugs. The sign, which has spawned online debate from across the globe, has imposed a three-minute limit on hugs in the drop-off zone, encouraging passengers looking for a “fonder farewell” to use the adjacent parking lots.