Originally Posted by
kitbag1984
Avios was (is) a travel agent so I presume that is he reason they had access to different fare buckets.
Still I still can't fathom why they have two different ways of redeeming avios. Have one website and be done with it.
I can not tell you exactly why. But one can assume the 3rd Level Leisure G fare (Avios G fare) is cheaper or on the same level of X fare.
Avios.com is not charged the ordinary G fare but 3rd level leisure G fare when they issue a redemption ticket.
Avios.com is independent from executive club so it makes perfect sense that they have access to a designated fare class. If 3rd level leisure G fare is taken away it would be the end of Avios.com booking for me. All my avios will be transferred to BA.com.