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Airline Complaint Letter - Template, Sample Form

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What is a Airline Complaint Letter?

A Airline Complaint Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Airline Complaint Letter cover?

The Airline Complaint Letter is organised into sections covering INTRODUCTION, PARTICULARS OF THE FLIGHT, BREACH AND PASSENGER RIGHTS, DEMAND FOR COMPENSATION, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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You can download your completed Airline Complaint Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Airline Complaint Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Airline Complaint Letter is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Airline Complaint Letter in Nigeria?

A Airline Complaint Letter should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Airline Complaint Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Airline Complaint Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

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Download the completed Airline Complaint Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Nigeria. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

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Most people finish the Airline Complaint Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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The Managing Director / Customer Relations Manager
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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: FORMAL DEMAND FOR COMPENSATION ARISING FROM DELAYED FLIGHT — FLIGHT NO. ________

§1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. I, ________, holder of booking/ticket reference number ________, hereby write to lodge a formal complaint and demand for compensation in respect of the inordinate delay of the above-referenced flight operated by your airline.

1.2. This letter is issued pursuant to my rights as a passenger under the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 (in particular Part 19 thereof relating to Consumer Protection and the obligations of air operators), and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.

§2. PARTICULARS OF THE FLIGHT

2.1. The flight in question was a domestic flight bearing flight number ________.

2.2. The flight was scheduled to depart from ________ on ________ at ________ and to arrive at ________ on ________ at ________.

2.3. Contrary to the said schedule, the flight did not arrive until ________ at ________, thereby occasioning a delay of approximately ________.

§3. BREACH AND PASSENGER RIGHTS

3.1. By reason of the foregoing, your airline is in breach of its statutory and contractual obligations to me as a fare-paying passenger, and I have thereby suffered inconvenience, loss and damage.

3.2. Under the applicable regulatory framework, a passenger affected by a delay of the nature described above is entitled to appropriate care, compensation and/or a refund as the circumstances may warrant.

§4. DEMAND FOR COMPENSATION

4.1. I hereby demand payment of compensation in the sum of ₦________ (________), being fair and reasonable compensation for the loss, expense and inconvenience occasioned by the said delay.

4.2. The said sum should be paid into the following account: ________.

§5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

5.1. Enclosed herewith are copies of the following documents in support of this claim: my flight ticket/boarding pass, proof of payment, and any other relevant evidence, namely ________.

§6. TIME FOR COMPLIANCE AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

6.2. This letter is written without prejudice to any other rights, claims or remedies available to me under Nigerian law, all of which are expressly reserved.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.


Yours faithfully,



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