How to Deal with A Flight Layover – there are a number of ways in which you can make the most of your time when you are between flights. Read on.

A flight layover is a block of waiting time before your plane departs. There are two types:

• Planned

• Unplanned


Some Possible Causes of a Delay in Your Flight Plans

• Connecting flights

• Mechanical problems

• Weather

• Standby passengers

• other


These delays are becoming more common now that non-stop flights are becoming more expensive. Fortunately you can make these delays more bearable with a little advanced planning and preparation. The length of your delay largely determines your activities.

Some possible activities include:

• Walk around the terminal (only in the areas where passengers are permitted of course).

• Shopping

• Enjoying a meal

• People watching.

• Surfing the web.

• Making some phone calls.

• Reading a book.

• Working out in the airport gym if there is one.

• Sightseeing in a nearby city if your delay will be lengthy.

Tips for Dealing with Flight Delays

1) Keep a positive attitude.

2) If you don’t like the idea of a flight delay, try to get your flight changed for an earlier one at no additional cost.

3) Have a plan for utilizing your extra time.

4) Bring something to read.

5) Take time to freshen up.

6) Don`t blow your travel budget because of the delay.

7) If you are traveling with children, have activities planned for them as well.

8) Remember to keep any items that you require in your carry-on luggage.

9) Whatever activity you undertake, remember to leave yourself enough time for airline check in and security clearance. Know exactly from which gate your plane will depart and how to get there.





Tips for Sightseeing During an Extended Flight Delay

If this is a planned stop-over:

1) Plan an itinerary for yourself in advance. Determine how long it will take to see specific attractions and how will you travel to the sights. Note that many airports have direct transportation links into the city

2) Store your luggage during your layover if you will be leaving the airport.

3) Include the above expenses in your travel budget.


If this is an unplanned stop-over:

1) Obtain some travel brochures for the local area and put together a quick itinerary.

2) Ask about local transportation into the city.

3) Store your luggage.

4) Always include extra funds when you put your travel budget together for just such situations.

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