Cabin

Layover

A scheduled break in a flight crew's duty period, typically involving an overnight stay at a destination before resuming further duties or a return flight.

Quick answer: A scheduled break in a flight crew's duty period, typically involving an overnight stay at a destination before resuming further duties or a return flight.

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Quick answer

A scheduled break in a flight crew's duty period, typically involving an overnight stay at a destination before resuming further duties or a return flight.

Why it matters

Layover matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Layover?

In this glossary, Layover refers to: A scheduled break in a flight crew's duty period, typically involving an overnight stay at a destination before resuming further duties or a return flight.

How is Layover used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Crew will have a 24-hour layover in Frankfurt before operating the next scheduled flight."

Why does Layover matter in aviation?

Layover matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Layover?

Layover is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Layover belong to?

In this glossary, Layover is grouped under Cabin. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A scheduled break in a flight crew's duty period, typically involving an overnight stay at a destination before resuming further duties or a return flight.

Operational example

Crew will have a 24-hour layover in Frankfurt before operating the next scheduled flight.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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