New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Over 200 passengers remained stranded in Italy as Air India's Dreamliner aircraft faced a technical issue at the Milan airport on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its flight to Delhi.

The airline said that flight AI138 from Milan to Delhi on October 17 was cancelled due to an extended technical requirement on the aircraft scheduled to operate the flight.

Air India confirmed that alternative arrangements are being made to fly the affected passengers.

Based on seat availability with Air India and other airlines, passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights on or after October 20, said the airline.

"All affected passengers have been provided hotel accommodations; however, due to limited availability, ac...