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Formal Complaint Letter #306
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You booked a two-week holiday to Sydney with a tour agency. You are not happy with the holiday – the flight was delayed, the hotel was noisy, and so on.

Write to the tour agency to complain about the holiday:

  • Give details about the problems you encountered (flight delay, noisy hotel, etc.)
  • Explain how these issues affected your holiday experience
  • Request compensation or a refund

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
204 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the recent holiday package I booked through your agency for a two-week trip to Sydney.

Bullet 1

Give details about the problems you encountered (flight delay, noisy hotel, etc.)

To begin with, the flight to Sydney was significantly delayed, causing a ripple effect of inconvenience throughout the trip. This delay not only disrupted our planned itinerary but also led to missed activities and wasted time at the airport. It was a frustrating start to what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation.

Bullet 2

Explain how these issues affected your holiday experience

Furthermore, the hotel accommodation provided was far from satisfactory. The room we were assigned was located in a noisy area of the hotel, making it impossible to get a good night's sleep. The constant disturbance negatively impacted our ability to fully enjoy and recharge during our stay in Sydney.

Bullet 3

Request compensation or a refund

These issues significantly marred our holiday experience and left us feeling disappointed and disheartened. As a result, I am requesting compensation for the substandard services provided or a full refund for the holiday package. I believe that it is only fair considering the level of inconvenience and discomfort we endured.

Closing

I trust that you will address these concerns promptly and provide a suitable resolution to ensure customer satisfaction in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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