Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
If you're taking the next available flight, even if the connection exceeds 24 hours, it shouldn't count as a stopover, but this can require manual intervention.
Can you explain/explore this a bit? It's the first I've heard of it, and, the rules state:
Routing - Travel Wholly Within or Between All Other Regions

These awards do not allow a connection via North America and therefore, do not include travel on American Airlines.
Use the most direct routing available
Connecting travel is not allowed outside the region or regions
Connections of more than 24 hours are considered a stopover and will price at more than 1 award
RSD cannot override the connecting time when flights are only offered a few days a week
Unless you really meant only in extreme re-ticketing circumstances, etc.