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From pant-less kids to post-rehab greetings – the funniest airport arrivals welcome signs

The airport greeting has become a mainstay at arrival gates all over the globe

Dan Elsom

Published: 11:38, 8 Dec 2017
Updated: 17:52, 9 Dec 2017

THE arrivals gate reunion has become a tradition in airports around the globe.

There is nothing better after a long flight than seeing friends and family waiting for you after customs.

Some airport greetings can leave the guest a little red-faced

It has become such an institution that the airport greeting was immortalised in the opening scenes of Love Actually.

But the greetings aren't always as kind as weary travellers might hope.

When those waiting at the airport take the opportunity to have some fun with their welcome, often at the expense of the person they are waiting for, the results can be hilarious.

These are some of the best airport signs spotted in arrivals terminals around the world...

Mrs Doubt-father

He's either being sincere, or has left his dad with some very awkward questions to answer

Going commando

Mum's don't get paid enoughCredit: Jam Press

Out on bail

This mum can't have been too impressed to be greeted as an inmate if she was on her way home from a business trip

Bitter brother-in-law

Imagine dealing with this while battling jet lag

Airport adoption

They might be a bit old, but it's never too late to adopt your own kids

Booty call

Surprise offspring

Not sure what is more shocking: meeting your child for the first time, or getting a Carly Rae Jepsen song stuck in your head

Stop mokie-ing me

Hopefully this welcome didn't give "Mokie" a big head

She's the captain now

Plane turbulence was the least of this traveller's safety concerns