Goa, Oct. 18 -- Hundreds of passengers were left stranded and disappointed after Air India's Milan to Delhi flight was cancelled on Saturday (October 18) due to an extended technical glitch in the aircraft. The airline prioritised passenger and crew safety before deciding to cancel the flight, leaving many travellers stuck at Milan airport.

All affected passengers have been offered hotel accommodation, though limited availability meant that many were placed in hotels outside the immediate airport area.

Air India's responseIn an official statement, the airline said, "Flight AI138 from Milan to Delhi on 17 October 2025 was cancelled due to an extended technical requirement on the aircraft scheduled to operate the flight, prioritising the ...