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Old 10th Mar 2008, 16:13
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groundhand
 
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One area of the tax system I have never understood is how staff 'firm' flights offered to staff and there families are not classed as a benefit in kind.

I know of one family, daughter works for BA and they get HUGE travel perks; often upgraded on long haul etc. Their last trip, a total of 5 passengers on longhaul business class flights was probably worth c.£25k and cost them about £200.

Sub-load I can understand; but when the booking is firm this is a guaranteed service.

Can anyone explain?
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