Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Remove VAT on air pilot training

Closed 369 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should exempt pilot training from VAT like other forms of vocational training.
Normally, training courses are zero-rated for VAT. However, VAT is charged on pilots training, which can be one of the most expensive forms of education. This is highly unfair to the students especially as they do not have jobs so many struggle to pay it in the first place. By removing the vat, it allows for cheaper training for the students.

Timeline

10 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
10 Sep 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 369
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 10 Mar 2021
Closed 10 Sep 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.