I have used "More Rewards" in the past. Last summer the wife and I cashed in 70k points for 2 tickets to Kauai flying on Delta. We earned miles on DL and I thought it was a good deal ($400ish each fare if paying cash)

This program was set up or designed to allow for "International" options, and therefore lure travelers who want to redeem miles for travel outside of the US.

So today...out of curiosity. I decided to look up a domestic fare. My wife and I are looking to spend a long Weekend in NYC.

On WN flying PHX/LGA (with 1 plane change) WN points fares are 27,000-30,000+ points (each)...I have a CP so no cost for the wife. The flight times are less than ideal...I would have to return 6+ hours earlier than I would like.

Now...my "More Rewards" search.

PHX/JFK R/T nonstop on DL. 28,980 points. Perfect flight departure and return times. And I get the miles on DL and a likely upgrade as a PM.

If I wanted to more closely mirror my preferred departure/return times the WN cost jumps to 45k+ points.

1) I had no idea we could use "more rewards" to fly to Domestic locations
2) Why would an alternate airline be less or even point/cost neutral
3) I think this is great.

Has anyone else experienced or taken advantage of this?