layovers

plural of layover
as in stops
a brief halt in a journey our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago

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Recent Examples of layovers Sometimes layovers can be in different countries than your destination, or your flight could get rerouted for some reason, so having your back covered for every country is helpful. Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 But flying round trip between those two African capitals would often cost more than a thousand dollars and require multiple layovers. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 Someone may consistently avoid long layovers, prefer boutique hotels or need larger accommodations when traveling with children. Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The shortest flights from Paraguay, says Núñez, take about 20 hours with one or two layovers, but some are up to 40 hours long. Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 To access Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026 The couple regretted booking that flight, and now ensure that their layovers have ample time. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 June 2026 That functionality can be particularly useful during hotel stays or long airport layovers, where users may want to effectively turn the battery into a temporary desktop charging station. New Atlas, 21 May 2026 Pilots on layovers would stay at hotels throughout the Fort Lauderdale area, eat at restaurants nearby and take transportation to get around. Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layovers
stops
Noun
  • One of the iconic stops on this trail is a bench from which hikers can take in the grandeur and beauty of this valley.
    Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In a video of the concert posted to social media, Duff talked about the tour's previous stops on the way to Philly, jokingly comparing herself to NBA star LeBron James, who recently made headlines signing an $8 million contract with the 76ers.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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