New Zealand Airport introduces time limit on farewell hugs

October 21, 2024 | 14:41 |9381

The Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has banned passengers and farewellers from hugging for longer than three minutes, CNN reports.

A special sign has been posted inside the building.

"For a more tender farewell, please use the parking area", the announcements at the airport state.

According to the airport administration, the restriction is based on a scientific research.

Airport CEO Daniel De Bono explained the new rule by stating that just a 20-second hug is enough to release the "love hormone".

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