
Saying goodbye at the airport: A look at farewell times and costs in the DACH region
In the world of airports, there are constantly new regulations that affect the length of stay - from security checks to the time left for a final hug. At Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, the introduction of a three-minute limit on hugs recently caused a stir. But what about German-speaking countries? A recent study by the language learning platform Preply sheds light on how much time travelers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have to say goodbye in the so-called "Kiss & Fly" area and what costs are incurred at the major airports in the DACH region. Free goodbyes - an overview of the regulations Saying goodbye without time pressure is often an expensive luxury at airports in the DACH region. The free length of stay in the so-called drop-off zones, where short-term stops are permitted, varies greatly from airport to airport. According to the study, most airports in the DACH region allow around ten minutes of free stay. Those who stay longer usually have to dig deeper into their pockets. But there are big differences between the individual countries and airports. Austria: Generous regulations in Graz and Klagenfurt In Austria, the picture for travellers is comparatively relaxed. The airports in Graz and Klagenfurt allow a much longer stay than at other airports with a free farewell time of 30 minutes. In Innsbruck, too, those picking up and accompanying people are given 20 minutes free of charge. These generous regulations are particularly noteworthy, as Austria has only a small number of international airports. Vienna and Salzburg, on the other hand, only allow ten free minutes, a time frame that is based on the