[tadfisher]

They also have nothing to do with either Imperial miles or nautical miles. Like, a 2,500 mile flight costs something like 70,000 miles. I am irrationally angry about this and therefore refuse to participate in any related credit card scheme.

[HWR_14]

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.

[digitalPhonix]

> I am irrationally angry about this

Did you notice that the 2,500 mile flight earned/generated/conjured 2,500 miles?

(I know, I know, things can change the number you get...)