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.

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I am writing
this
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letter to draw your immediate attention to missing my international
flight
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due to
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a problem at the
airport
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. My name is Jay Nathwani, and my
flight
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number is 23457 which was scheduled to depart from Ahmedabad to Toronto at 5 pm IST.
However
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, When I reached the
airport
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I came to know that the security machine was not working
due to
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some technical issues. I was reached two hours before the departure time which was mentioned in the ticket. I had talked with the
airport
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authority regarding my
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time but they did not help me. By the time, the issue was fixed by
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had already departed.
Due to
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this
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, I missed my international conference which was arranged by Google on the day of my arrival. I paid a good amount of fees to attend
this
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conference because it was conducted by the CEO. It was my childhood dream to attend
this
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conference and meet the CEO. I am requesting that I get my refund as soon as possible with a discount for the next
flight
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booking.
Lastly
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, could you please take some serious action with the
airport
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authority too? Hoping for a prompt and positive response from you regarding the matter. Yours Faithfully, Jay Nathwani
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Coherence and Cohesion
Consider further dividing the text into more concise paragraphs to enhance readability.
Coherence and Cohesion
At the start of the sentences, consider adding linking words and phrases like 'Unfortunately', 'As a result', or 'Therefore' to further enhance coherence.
Task Achievement
The letter effectively describes the reason for missing the flight, its impact, and the requested compensation.
Task Achievement
A polite and formal tone is maintained throughout the letter.
Coherence and Cohesion
The letter opens with a clear greeting and closes appropriately with a sign-off.

The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • check-in counter
  • security clearance
  • departure gate
  • boarding pass
  • airport congestion
  • inconvenience
  • repercussions
  • financial compensation
  • rescheduling
  • itinerary
  • customer service
  • resolution
  • prompt response
  • apology
  • courtesy
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