Maximising UK Tax Refunds for Airline Crew (2025)

Flying in and out of the UK? Here’s how outside‑UK airspace hours, residency tests and eligible expenses combine to increase your refund.

1) Residency & Self Assessment

If you are required to file UK Self Assessment, ensure your UTR is in place and your tax residence is clearly documented. Non‑UK residents can often reclaim a portion of tax where duties were performed outside UK airspace.

2) Roster Evidence

Submit a text‑selectable PDF roster (not a scanned image). We extract DEP/ARR, STBY and layover details to compute your outside‑UK percentage. This evidence is the backbone of your claim.

3) Expenses

Typical categories include uniform cleaning, medicals, training, kit (headset, flight case, plotters), and specific aviation tools. Claims are usually proportional to UK‑taxable income.

4) Timing & File Accuracy

Don’t wait: missing evidence causes delays. We verify calculations, complete the return and submit to HMRC with supporting explanations where needed.

Start your claim or learn more about our UK tax returns for airline crew.