Letter to Claim Compensation for Delayed or Cancelled Flight - Word & PDF Template Form Pro · AU-law

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Letter to Claim Compensation for Delayed or Cancelled Flight - Word & PDF Template Form
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Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Claim for Compensation and Reimbursement – Delayed Flight (Flight No. ________)

1. I, ________, write in relation to the above flight, for which I held a confirmed booking under booking reference ________. A copy of my ticket, booking confirmation and receipt of purchase is enclosed with this letter.

2. The relevant flight details are as follows:

Airline: ________
Flight Number: ________
Scheduled Flight Date: ________
Scheduled Departure Time: ________
Scheduled Arrival Time: ________
Actual Departure Time: ________
Actual Arrival Time: ________
Departure Airport: ________
Arrival Airport: ________
Passenger Name(s): ________

3. The flight was delayed by ________ hours. The reason given by your staff for the delay was ________.

5. As a direct result of the delay, I reasonably incurred the following out-of-pocket expenses:

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6. Copies of receipts and supporting documentation in relation to each of the above expenses are enclosed with this letter.

7. Accordingly, I am seeking reimbursement and compensation in the total amount of $________ (Australian dollars), being the sum of the expenses set out above and any additional compensation to which I am entitled.

8. Payment may be made by the following method:

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9. I request that you respond in writing within ________ days of the date of this letter to confirm that the compensation will be paid, or to advise if you require any further information from me.

11. Nothing in this letter is to be taken as a waiver of any of my rights, all of which are expressly reserved.

I look forward to your prompt response.

Yours faithfully,



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Enclosures: copy of ticket and booking confirmation; receipt of purchase; copies of expense receipts and supporting documents.

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