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Recent Examples of layovers
The kiosk serves both passengers and airport employees, offering haircuts, beard trims, styling, and other grooming services, even during tight layovers or unexpected schedule changes.
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Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
While both spots offer spectacular beaches, Boracay is only accessible via layovers in Manila or Cebu, while Cebu’s airport is bigger and more international, with connections from other major Asian cities like Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and more.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Some species, like snow and Ross's geese, have frequent layovers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Not all layovers are created equal.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Once a rare luxury reserved only for premium international travelers, the ability to shower at airports is gaining new attention as fliers look for ways to refresh during long-haul trips and extended layovers — especially amid the MAHA push for healthier living in virtually any venue.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
These flights appeal to passengers willing to pay a premium to avoid lengthy layovers and multiple airport transfers, marking a shift in global travel patterns.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
There are fewer opportunities for foul-ups and mishandling between flights when there are fewer connections and layovers.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
Going through Baton Rouge costs $288, with layovers both ways.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
While both spots offer spectacular beaches, Boracay is only accessible via layovers in Manila or Cebu, while Cebu’s airport is bigger and more international, with connections from other major Asian cities like Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and more.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Some species, like snow and Ross's geese, have frequent layovers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Not all layovers are created equal.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Once a rare luxury reserved only for premium international travelers, the ability to shower at airports is gaining new attention as fliers look for ways to refresh during long-haul trips and extended layovers — especially amid the MAHA push for healthier living in virtually any venue.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
These flights appeal to passengers willing to pay a premium to avoid lengthy layovers and multiple airport transfers, marking a shift in global travel patterns.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
There are fewer opportunities for foul-ups and mishandling between flights when there are fewer connections and layovers.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
Going through Baton Rouge costs $288, with layovers both ways.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layovers
stops
Noun
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Hayes said the key to finding success in lineups without Reaves, Doncic or veteran guard Marcus Smart, or at times, a LeBron James-less lineup, is making stops.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Illinois came up with defensive stops but couldn’t build a bigger lead in the half, missing seven of its next eight shots.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Layovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layovers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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