Originally Posted by
Eastbay1K
I am unclear what that has to do with a reply specifically related to someone who stays in transit during the connection.
Your reply discusses non-"true" transit, i.e., an overnight hotel, a trip outside the airport, etc.
If by "true" transit, you mean a several hour connection, sure. However
-IROPs happen and a "true" transit passenger might be forced to spend an unplanned overnight at a "true transit" connecting airport. Do you want to be stuck in that airport's transit zone for about 24 hours?
-some airlines offer overnight connections, including on award tickets. It can save a lot of money/miles to take the connecting flight the next day when inventory is more available. But does this mean that you must spend the night in the airport? Here reciprocity fee/visa charges are something to consider in the decision to accept such itineraries.