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. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Rose Smith. The purpose of my correspondence today is to apprise you
with
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a recent incident, which led me to miss my
flight
day
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the day
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before yesterday. Allow me to elaborate on
this
. On 22d January when I was travelling from Delhi to
Mumbal
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Mumbai
by Victoria Airways. All my
check in
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luggage was checked and I was ready to fly;
however
, one of your staff members came and rechecked all my baggage, and during
this
checking
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he lost
keys
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the keys
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of
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my document bag.
Therefore
, I missed my
flight
.
Moreover
, the second
flight
to Mumbai was on 25h of January. I was travelling to Mumbai
foe
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for
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a
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important business meeting, My clients who are from Dubal came to Mumbai for two days to attend
this
meeting. But,
due to
your staff's
mistake
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I missed my conference and lost my deal, Being a loyal patron to your flights,
least
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I deserve is a full remuneration of my
flight
tickets.
Nevertheless
, I would like to request
airways
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to give me compensation for my accommodation for two nights
due to
missed
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the missed
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flight
. I look forward to seeing how my suggestion translates into prompt action on your side. Yours Faithfully, Rose Smith
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Grammar/Spelling
Consider carefully checking and correcting minor spelling and grammatical mistakes, such as '22d' (22nd), 'Mumbal' (Mumbai), 'Victoria Airways' (formatting consistency), 'foe' (for), and 'Dubal' (Dubai), to enhance readability and accuracy.
Clarity/Precision
Work on clarity and precision in describing events. Instead of saying 'during this checking he lost keys of my document bag', specify how it directly caused you to miss your flight for greater impact.
Flow
Try to ensure a coherent flow between paragraphs by using linking words or phrases. This enhances the overall readability of the letter.
Task Achievement
You have clearly stated your situation, the impact of the missed flight, and your expectations from the airline, which meets the task requirements effectively.
Structure
The structure of the letter, including the introduction, explanation, and conclusion, is well organized.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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