LayoverFinder — Changelog

All updates and improvements to LayoverFinder, newest first.

v0.2.0 Major release April 26, 2026

3D map and expanded filters

A major visual overhaul — the world map is now rendered in full 3D using Google Maps, and the filter panel has been significantly expanded.

  • The flat map has been replaced with an interactive Google Maps 3D globe.
  • Camera angles, tilt, and smooth panning make exploring routes more intuitive.
  • A new expanded filters modal gives you more control over route and layover criteria.
  • Filter state persists across searches so your preferences are remembered.
v0.1.6 April 22, 2026

Airline routes and flag performance

  • Airline cards now show dual-flag displays for origin and destination countries.
  • Airline search was improved with smarter name and IATA code matching.
  • Airline route detail pages are now directly linkable by URL.
  • Flag icons were migrated from a CSS sprite to individually lazy-loaded SVGs, reducing initial load size.
v0.1.5 March 7, 2026

Backend foundation and deployment

  • The project was reorganized into a cleaner frontend and backend structure.
  • Layover search became more flexible and more reliable.
  • Infrastructure was hardened ahead of the next major release.
v0.1.4 March 4, 2026

Route results and interface polish

  • Route results became easier to scan and compare.
  • The search flow felt more consistent.
  • A broader polish pass removed several rough edges.
v0.1.3 February 24, 2026

Layover browsing and mobile improvements

  • Layover cards gained better sorting and filtering.
  • The mobile layout became cleaner and easier to use.
  • Another round of bugs was resolved.
v0.1.2 February 21, 2026

Sharing and search improvements

  • Shared links became more dependable.
  • Route and airport pages were easier to find and share.
  • The update log was introduced.
v0.1.1 February 20, 2026

Map and route detail improvements

  • Airport and route detail cards received a clearer layout.
  • Airline branding and map controls were improved.
  • Early interface issues were cleaned up.
v0.1.0 Major release February 19, 2026

Core explorer release

First major milestone with searchable routes, airport details, and the interactive world map.

  • The first searchable route explorer went live.
  • Airport groups, filters, and trip details were introduced.
  • The core LayoverFinder experience came together.