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 According to a Holafly report, flight attendants typically average between 70 and 90 flight hours each month, and their layovers are usually between 12 and 24 hours. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Spanx has become a go-to for exactly that kind of clothing—soft, stretchy fabrics that hold up through security lines, layovers, and everything in between. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Emirates With its Dubai Connect program, Emirates offers travelers with extended layovers in Dubai an array of complimentary perks, including a one-night hotel stay, visa, meals, and transfers to and from the airport. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 If no direct flight is available, Josefsson suggests booking flights with longer layovers. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Hours lost to layovers and airline schedules that don't align with business priorities. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 17 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layovers
stops
Noun
  • Then on Halloween, the Moonrocks kick off a headlining tour that stretches into February and features stops at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, Mission Ballroom in Denver, and two nights at Webster Hall in New York.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Layovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layovers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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