VILNIUS, Lithuania – Ryanair Flight 4978 had already begun its descent into the Lithuanian capital when the pilot announced that the plane would be suddenly diverting to Minsk, capital of neighboring Belarus.
There was no explanation.
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A Lithuanian passenger on Ryanair Flight FR4978 who gave his name only as Mantas speaks to the media after arriving at Vilnius Airport in the Lithuanian capital on Sunday. | REUTERS
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