Hi,

Can I clarify my understanding of the difference between a layover and a stopover in the context of United MP redemption international travel?

1. Does a stopover always mean any transit over 24 hours? Can anything under 24 hour be considered a stopover instead of a layover?

2. Can I designate a transit less than 24 hours as a stopover if I want to have access to my check in luggage?

3. If the answer to (3) is affirmative, and if I go to United website and build an RT itinerary with no intermediate stops lasting more than 24 hours, can I designate one of the stops as a stopover instead of a layover to get access to my luggage?

Thank you!