Airport New Rules: Now you can’t hug anyone for more than three minutes at the airport. The rules for coming and going at the airport, dropping people off and dealing with each other have changed. New Zealand’s Dunedin International Airport has now set a time limit for hugging loved ones while saying goodbye. Here the maximum time for hugging in the drop-off area has been kept at three minutes. If a person hugs a person for more than this limit, the airport staff will take immediate action. This rule has been implemented to maintain the rush of passengers and security.
What is the rule?
Hug time in Dunedin Airport drop-off zones has been limited to three minutes. The reason behind this rule is that people should not stay here for long, so that the passengers do not face any problem in commuting. The time limit has been fixed so that there is no shortage of space for other passengers in this area. If someone violates this rule, a fine can also be imposed on him.
Why was there a time limit on hugs?
This rule has been made so that unnecessary crowd does not increase in the drop-off zone and the traffic there can run smoothly. Due to prolonged hug there was increasing crowd and there was lack of space for other passengers. Now with this rule all passengers will get an opportunity to say goodbye to their loved ones comfortably and no one will be inconvenienced.
reason for the rule
Airport management says that according to scientific research, a 20-second hug is enough to release a hormone called oxytocin, which makes a person feel relaxed and happy. After this, the person may feel uncomfortable if hugged for a long time. People visiting the airport get emotional while dropping off their family or friends, but it is a public place where all the passengers have to wait for their turn. Therefore, this rule was made so that there is no shortage of space due to taking more time.
