Glossary
Stopover
Definition: A stopover is a deliberate break in a journey at an intermediate point lasting more than 24 hours for international flights (or more than 4 hours for domestic flights), allowing passengers to explore a connecting city.
Stopovers are built into airline fare rules and allow travellers to visit an additional city en route to their final destination, often at little or no additional cost. For example, on a flight from New York to Bangkok via Singapore, you could add a 3-day stopover in Singapore to explore the city.
Some airlines actively promote stopovers as a marketing tool. Turkish Airlines offers a free Istanbul stopover programme with complimentary hotel accommodation. Iceland’s play promotes Reykjavik stopovers, and Singapore Airlines has Singapore stopover holiday packages.
For business class travellers, stopovers add extraordinary value. You’re effectively getting two destinations for the price of one flight. BookMyBusinessClass agents are experts at identifying routes where stopovers can be added without increasing the fare, turning a business trip into a business trip plus a mini-holiday.