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Old 9th Jul 2011, 04:07
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Have any EK crew operating out of LHR been able to claim VAT back on purchases? What's the procedure if so?
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Old 9th Jul 2011, 07:51
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Haven't done it lately but I think it's still feasible. Think you would need to make a separate visit to the HM Customs (near EK Check-in) in Terminal 3 prior to your flight as there is no way back to it once you're airside as far as I know.

Frankly, unless you are making a major purchase it's really not worth the hassle. All the VAT refunds are done through 3rd parties and by the time they've taken their cut you're left with about 50p!
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Thanks for the responses!
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Wiz,

BHX is very easy to do, there is a Vat return box in airside departure hall, on the left out of crew security near where the pax come out of their security.

Make sure u get a VAT claim back receipt from the retailer, MAC shop very good at this, u only get 12-13% of the 20% back thou.
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