Little-known boarding pass code that can get you free hotel & airport transfers
NEXT time you’re flying somewhere long-haul, there is a little-known code you might spot on your boarding pass.
TL;DR
- The 'Stopover Paid by Carrier' (STPC) code on boarding passes can provide passengers with a complimentary hotel room, meals, and airport transfers during long layovers.
- STPC is typically offered when a long-haul journey has a layover of 8 to 24 hours due to no available connecting flights.
- Eligibility for STPC depends on the airline, route, fare class, cabin type, and connection duration.
- Examples of STPC programs include Turkish Airlines, Emirates' Dubai Connect, and Qatar Airways, each with specific layover time requirements for different cabin classes.
- STPC usually covers basic hotel stays, meals, and transfers, but not extras like room service or alcohol.
- Advance application, often days prior through the airline's website or customer service, is usually required for STPC vouchers.