Well there is no getting away from that alright ! The vast majority are scaldy pikeys,all i can say is im glad i can hide in the cockpit and well done cabin crew , i know i wouldnt have the patience.
Back on topic - to be honest i found setting up a business to be an attractive method until the various accountant fees and vat charges became clear.I just thought that the fees were not justified given my salary and given the service provided,ie info about what you can claim for.Self assessment is more economical for me,maybe a captain would find more benefit from setting up a ltd