<h1>Passengers stranded after Milan-Delhi flight cancelled; carrier obligations under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 for care, rerouting, compensation</h1> A long-haul flight from Milan to Delhi was cancelled due to a technical requirement, leaving over 250 passengers stranded and later rebooked mainly for travel three days after the cancellation; the carrier provided hotel accommodation, meals and alternative flights, and made a specific exception for a passenger with an expiring Schengen visa. Legally, regulation governing air passenger rights for departures from EU territory may impose obligations on the carrier to provide care, reimbursement or rerouting and possibly compensation for cancellation absent extraordinary circumstances; documentation of expenses and correspondence, timely claims under applicable EU rules or contractual remedies, and consular or visa compliance assistance are relevant legal avenues.