Originally Posted by
David-A
Not wrong. But noted as a point. The fact remains fewer avios are required, although in terms of practical value you are of course correct. However that is a taxation matter - unless the OP is also asking why taxes are different!...
Well you said swings and roundabouts implying that was a benefit. When clearly it isn't a benefit unless you value Avios at around 3p each. It's more like 'swings and swings'