Stopover

A connection of (typically) 24+ hours, as distinct from a layover. Because the break in travel is long enough to leave the airport, a stopover effectively lets a traveller add a second destination to a single itinerary. Airlines and fare rules vary in how many stopovers they permit, and whether an extra charge applies.

Fare rules define whether a stopover is allowed and on what terms. Some fares permit one or more stopovers free of charge, others allow them for a fee, and many of the cheapest fares do not allow them at all. Several airlines also run stopover programmes in their hub cities, encouraging passengers to spend a day or two there on the way to their destination, sometimes with hotel discounts or other benefits.

In business travel, a stopover can be a practical way to combine visits to two cities in one trip — for example, meeting a client in a hub city on the way to a conference elsewhere. This can be cheaper and more efficient than booking two separate trips. At the same time, a stopover adds hotel nights, ground transport and daily allowances, so companies usually expect it to have a clear business purpose and may require approval, especially if part of the stay is for personal time.

In Tumodo, all services for a trip with a stopover — flights, accommodation in both cities, car transfers and rail — can be gathered in a single trip, with one approval and one travel plan that can be shared with the employee. For more complex routings, the 24/7 support team can help find the best combination of flights and fares. All costs are reflected in the same reports, so the company sees the full price of the trip, including the stopover.