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Recent Examples of layovers
The subtle compression feels supportive without being restrictive, making long flights and layovers way more comfortable.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 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
Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The expenses also included $1,600 for a VIP service that greeted Evers and his wife during layovers at the Paris and London airports with a personalized name sign, luggage assistance, and moving through the airports and customs from a company called Fastrack.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Travelers at all airports, not just the 40 directly impacted, may face cancellations, fare increases, and longer layovers.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
We're often forced to skip our short layovers to attempt to make up time.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 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
Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The expenses also included $1,600 for a VIP service that greeted Evers and his wife during layovers at the Paris and London airports with a personalized name sign, luggage assistance, and moving through the airports and customs from a company called Fastrack.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Travelers at all airports, not just the 40 directly impacted, may face cancellations, fare increases, and longer layovers.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
We're often forced to skip our short layovers to attempt to make up time.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layovers
stops
Noun
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The tour includes all 16 host cities and 22 additional stops, giving fans a chance to see the original trophy up close before competition begins.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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With 10 stops, there are 180,000.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Layovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layovers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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