By Robert Silk |Jun 30, 2026 Travel Weekly Airlines are increasingly leaning into stopover programs as they compete for connecting international traffic. This month, Panama-based Copa Airlines extended the maximum length of its stopovers to 15 days from the previous limit of seven. Across the Atlantic, Emirates, looking to re-engage with travelers scared away by the Iran war and related flight disruptions, has partnered with the JW Marriott Marquis to offer free lodging in