stopovers

plural of stopover
as in stops
a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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Recent Examples of stopovers The Atmos program offers a lot of value, with good award prices and features like free stopovers on certain international awards. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 July 2026 In addition to flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines offers no-cost stopovers in Istanbul, where travelers can add a stop in Istanbul at no extra cost. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 With this whirlwind itinerary, travelers can make the most of short stopovers in the Land of Fire and Ice. Rick Steves, Washington Post, 28 June 2026 The cabins introduce new premium seating, including business and first-class suites, to make the flight as comfortable as possible for those who would benefit from faster journeys without stopovers. Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The boy meets charming flight attendants (including Ella Bleu Travolta) and experiences stopovers as well as first class in a life-changing trip. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Of those that do, fewer are likely to consider stopovers, which will hit their countries’ hospitality sectors. Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026 One of the most popular stopovers in Big Sur has been decimated — and no one knows why. Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopovers
stops
Noun
  • The crawl includes stops at two pet boutiques as well and a special swag bag to take home.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • El-Sayed’s pitch to those voters Sunday — during stops at three churches — centered on a vision of economic opportunity and equal treatment.
    Joey Cappelletti, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Stopovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopovers. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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