Originally Posted by
ACflyerDE
No, you can go back and forth within the same continent as much as you want, ie. SYD-LAX-IAD-DEN-HNL-ORD is not considered backtracking, of course always subject to flight/transfer limitations if the US is your country of origin.
Its truly sick for those of crediting to LH or BD. Got some extra sectors to fill? Fly LAX-HNL the long way!