Air India Arranges Special Flight to Rescue Passengers Stranded in Milan Before Diwali Festival

Oct 19, 2025 09:02 pm CST

Air India has organized a special recovery flight from Milan to Delhi on Sunday to repatriate over 250 passengers stranded since Friday due to a technical issue with their Dreamliner aircraft. The airline expedited repairs and secured approvals for flight AI138D to ensure travelers can return to India in time for Diwali celebrations, while also providing options for those previously rebooked on post-festival flights.