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Hundreds of passengers travelling to India from Italy for Diwali were left stranded on Friday after Air India cancelled its Milan–Delhi flight due to a technical issue.

The sudden breakdown of the flight left many unsure if they would make it home before the festival.

In a statement, the airline said flight AI138, scheduled to depart from Milan on October 17, was cancelled owing to an “extended technical requirement" on the aircraft meant to operate the route.

“The decision was taken prioritising the safety of all passengers and crew," an Air India spokesperson said.

The airline confirmed that all affected passengers were provided with hotel accommodation, though some were housed outside the airport’s immediate vicinity due to limited availability.

“Passengers

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