Miles refers to how they are generated, not spent. Absent multipliers or other bonuses a 2,500 mile flight generates 2,500 miles. All rewards programs are phra

Miles refers to how they are generated, not spent. Absent multipliers or other bonuses a 2,500 mile flight generates 2,500 miles. All rewards programs are phrased like this. You save up 10 nights at a hotel by staying there 10 times and you can spend it on a single stay.