Several airline passengers heading back to India from Italy for Diwali were shocked to learn on Friday (October 17) that their Air India flight had been cancelled.

The AI138 flight from Milan to Delhi, was grounded due to “an extended technical requirement”, Air India told them.

Flight AI138, scheduled to depart from Milan on October 17, could not take off due to the technical issue with the aircraft. Air India said all affected passengers were provided hotel accommodation, though limited availability meant some were housed outside the airport area.

Disruption in Diwali plans

The sudden cancellation, coming ahead of the Diwali weekend, disrupted travel plans for many hoping to reach India in time for the festival.

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