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 or Madam, I am writing in connection with my missed
flight
due to
the
airport
's technical fault.
Last
week, I was travelling from Ottawa to Calgary and I had a connecting
flight
via Toronto. I was told at Ottawa
Airport
,
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have to collect my luggage and load it again at Toronto
Airport
. After reaching Toronto, the baggage claim staff told me that they decided to transfer the luggage directly to the next
airplane
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without any prior notice.
However
, I was trying to find my luggage for 2 hours and
due to
that, I missed my
flight
. I was travelling to attend a wedding and
due to
this
mismanagement, I missed my
flight
and I was not able to reach Calgary. That wedding was very important for me.
Hence
, I would request
for
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compensation as it was not my fault, I missed my
flight
due to
the
airport
's mismanagement.
Also
, I missed an important event. Waiting to hear back from you. Yours sincerely, Tirth T
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Sentence variety
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Vocabulary Range
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Structure
The logical structure of the letter is well-organized, with each paragraph addressing a different aspect of the situation clearly.
Tone
You've maintained a suitable tone throughout, striking a balance between formality and expressing your frustrations and request politely.
Greeting and Closing
The use of the greeting and closing in your letter is appropriate, making your letter appear professional and courteous.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

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