Band 9: 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 or Madam,

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding my recent experience with your airline, which resulted in me missing my international flight. On the day of my departure, I arrived at the airport well in advance, but there was a significant delay at the security checkpoint due to a technical issue with the screening equipment. This delay caused a long queue, and despite my best efforts to expedite my passage, I was unable to reach my gate on time.

Missing my flight not only caused me considerable stress but also resulted in additional costs, as I had to book a last-minute ticket for the next available flight. Furthermore, I missed an important business meeting that was scheduled for the same day, which has impacted my professional commitments.

I would appreciate it if you could provide compensation for the additional expenses incurred and assist me in obtaining a refund for the missed flight. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully

Jasmeet Kaur