Originally Posted by
graraps
Example: You're in MAD and want to go to BTS. You can fly via PRG and backtrack on a paid RTW, but on an award you'd have to fly MAD-CDG-VIE and then take the bus!
Sortof. As long as you are in transit (< 24 hours) you can connect to get somewhere and stay within the strict no-backtracking rule. Otherwise your interpretation is accurate.