You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight Explain how missing your flight impacted you Clearly state what you would like the airline to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Dear Sir , I am Aarti resident of Delhi and I am writing
this
letter to inform you about the missed of my fight
last
night.
To begin
with , My Air India flight from Delhi to Canada at 5pm , on 24 October . The main reason of missed my flight .As I went to the washroom I kept my luggage in the waiting area in the toilet itself .
Then
I collected my luggage and came outside. When I went to security at that time I realised that my handbag got exchanged with another passenger.
Moreover
, my passport and tickets I kept in my purse only . Even though
,
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I tried to find out
but
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I failed .
Therefore
, I already informed your airline customer care service about the incident.
Secondly
, I am a student of P.H.D and I was going to attend a seminar which is going to be held the day after tomorrow that event is very useful for my career. I have already attached my seminar invitation for your reference.
Finally
, I would like to request you please arrange a ticket for me on your next available flight. I will be highly obliged to you. Waiting for a positive reply.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure the letter has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Segment the information logically in paragraphs and maintain a consistent flow of ideas throughout.
greeting and closing
Start the letter with a proper greeting such as 'Dear [appropriate title and surname]' and end with a suitable closing like 'Yours sincerely' followed by your full name.
single idea per paragraph
It is essential to include one central idea per paragraph, which helps in maintaining clarity and coherence in your writing.
task achievement
Make sure to fully address all parts of the task. In this case, elaborate on how the issue at the airport occurred, how it impacted you, and clearly specify the action you expect from the airline.
suitable writing tone
Use a tone that is appropriate for formal correspondence. Avoid casual language and maintain politeness and professionalism throughout the letter.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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