What happens if a layover is too short?

Is there a limit to how long a layover can be?

So, layover times, huh? It's nuts, really. There's no hard and fast rule, it all depends. Domestic flights? Under four hours is generally considered a layover. International? Think 24 hours, maximum. Anything longer? That's a stopover, dude. Seriously, it's a total pain sometimes waiting around. Especially at Heathrow, that place is a zoo!

My last trip, a loooong layover in Dubai. Twelve hours. I nearly went stir crazy. So many shops, too many people! I wish I'd brought a good book. Next time.

Airlines are pretty clear about the 4-hour/24-hour thing, though. Don't push it. Miss your connecting flight? You're screwed. Really screwed. It happened to my cousin, cost him a fortune.

• Domestic: Under 4 hours = layover.
• International: Under 24 hours = layover.
• Over those limits? Stopover!

That's pretty much it. Easy peasy, right? Except when it's not. Like, last year, I had a 6-hour layover in Atlanta... the worst airport ever. Seriously. They need to redo the whole thing, its like a disaster zone.

I needed to to get something to eat, and I spent hours just navigating the awful place. Remember that time I told you about my flight to Tokyo? Yeah, that was rough. Long story short: plan ahead.

How long does it take to walk between terminals at Charlotte airport?

CLT: Walk it.

Fifteen minutes, max.

Mobility issues? Call your airline. They handle it.

Details Untold:

• No trams, no trains. Just you. Walk or maybe roll.
• Distances vary. Some gates, steps away. Others, a brisk power walk.
• Assistance exists. Airlines offer wheelchair aid. Need it? Request it.
• It is 2025. Things change, occasionally.
• Speed is key. 15 minutes pushes it, but doable. Trust your feet.
• Gates. All gates are accessible by foot within the airport.

I once raced someone from E to A. Beat him, no contest. Cardio, baby.