Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel

Layover vs. Stopover: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Award Travel

The words "layover" and "stopover" are often used interchangeably. However, they mean different things. Layovers are shorter and always free. Stopovers are longer, and only certain airlines offer them for free. This guide explains the differences and which airlines allow you to add a free stopover to your award bookings.

Marriott Bonvoy Hotel + Air Travel Packages No Longer Offering Top Value

Marriott has released details of its new Travel Packages and, unfortunately, the news isn’t good. Where Marriott has been relatively generous in its approach to the merger of SPG and Marriott Rewards, taking onboard and acting on the concerns of elite members from both programs. When it comes to the popular Travel Packages they have quite literally taken a hatchet to the value in this program.