The holiday plans of more than 250 passengers who were heading to India to celebrate Diwali were left in shambles after Air India flight AI138 from Milan to New Delhi was suddenly cancelled on Friday. The sudden decision left 256 passengers and 10 crew members stranded with barely a week to go before the peak Diwali celebration day on October 20.

Air India References 'Extended Technical Requirement'

The national airline confirmed that the plane, scheduled to depart from Milan, could not go ahead because of a mechanical problem with the aircraft.

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Safety Over Priority: In its official release, Air India explained the cancellation as an "extended technical requirement," reiterating that the move was taken to "prioritise the safety of all passengers and c

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