NEW DELHI: The Diwali plans of 256 passengers, and over 10 crew members, heading home for the festival were spoilt when an Air India Dreamliner supposed to fly them from Milan to Delhi on Friday developed a snag and the flight had to be cancelled. One passenger whose Schengen visa was expiring on Oct 20 has been rebooked on another airline which is supposed to reach here before Diwali while others will be sent home on alternate flights after Monday. In a statement, AI said: “AI 138 from Milan to Delhi on Oct 17 was cancelled due to an extended technical requirement on the aircraft scheduled to operate the flight, prioritising the safety of all passengers and crew. All affected passengers have been provided hotel accommodations. However due to limited availability, accommodations were
Air India Dreamliner snag spoils Diwali plans for 255 Delhi

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