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stopover

[stop-oh-ver] / ˈstɒpˌoʊ vər /


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Singapore Airlines currently has the world's longest flight - between Singapore and New York - and Terry notes the route proves people are willing to pay "significantly more" to eliminate a stopover.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

It made a stopover in the Swedish port of Malmo last week.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

European operators—many of which use Dubai as a stopover or final destination—halted flights to and from many regional airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

So Sauer’s claim that Murphy forced an unscheduled emergency stopover in Djibouti is just flat-out false.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Tuxedo Park became an obligatory stopover for eminent scientists visiting the United States.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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