Dunedin Airport's 3-Minute Hug Rule Sparks Global Discussion

The New Zealand airport's quirky farewell policy aims to manage traffic but has drawn worldwide attention and mixed reactions.

Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has implemented a three-minute limit on hugs in the car drop-off zone to ease congestion.
Airport officials stated the rule is meant to be lighthearted and encourage people to use the parking area for longer goodbyes.
The policy has gone viral, surprising airport management with the level of global interest and debate it has generated.
While some online commentators find the rule amusing, others criticize it as unnecessary interference in personal farewells.
The airport's management suggests that a 20-second hug is sufficient to release positive hormones like oxytocin and serotonin.