Q: What's the difference between a nonstop flight and a "direct" flight? Or are they the same thing?

A: Nonstop flights are not the same as direct flights. Direct means that there is no change of planes, but the flight does make a stop. However, airlines play games with the "direct" designation, and sometimes even flights labeled direct require a change of equipment and a layover.

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