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You have bought an airline ticket, but for some reason you will not be able to travel on the day scheduled. Write a letter to the airline company: Providing the details of your flight, Explaining the situation, reasons why you cannot travel, Saying what you expect the airline company does

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inform you that I have booked an air
ticket
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 with your
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airline
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airlines
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airlines,
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 though I will not be able to travel on the scheduled day. I had booked a
ticket
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 for
5th
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the 5th
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 of August and I am supposed to fly from Vancouver,BC, Canada to Delhi, India. The reference number for my
ticket
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 is PNR123
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while
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, while
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 the booked seat number is 36A. I understand that I am writing to you on
a
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apply
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short notice
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however
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; however
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, I have met with an accident and I have broken my right leg. It is a major fracture
and
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, and
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 the doctors have advised me to take proper bed rest for at least two weeks. Considering my situation, I request you to please refund the amount of my
ticket
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or
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, or
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 if the same is not
possible
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possible,
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 please allow me to change the date of my flight. I can
also
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 send my medical reports to your company, if required. I have been a
long time
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long-time
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 user of your company's services
and
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, and
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 I hope you will consider my request based on my current position. Hoping to hear a positive response at the earliest. Yours faithfully, Sarabhai

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structure
Use one idea per paragraph. Start with the aim, then give flight details, the reason, and the ask.
language
Keep the words simple. Use small, common words.
content
Add the date you want or a few dates you can change to.
format
Name and contact info can be in the end.
tone
Be polite and kind, even when you ask for a refund.
content
The aim of the letter is clear from the start.
detail
Flight info and reference are given.
tone
Polite tone and proper closing are used.
reason
Reason is given with a medical note.
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