Dunedin Airport's 3-Minute Hug Limit Sparks Debate
New Zealand's Dunedin Airport has introduced a three-minute hug limit in its drop-off zone to manage traffic congestion, prompting mixed reactions online.
- Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has implemented a rule limiting goodbye hugs to three minutes in the passenger drop-off area to alleviate traffic congestion.
- The airport's CEO, Dan De Bono, stated the rule is part of a quirky approach to improve traffic flow, emphasizing the need for space for all passengers.
- The signage, which humorously suggests moving longer farewells to the car park, has gone viral and sparked debate on social media about personal freedoms.
- Critics have labeled the rule as 'inhumane' and an example of excessive regulation, while others praise it as a practical solution to airport congestion.
- De Bono clarified that there will be no strict enforcement, with staff simply encouraging those lingering too long to move along politely.
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