Vilnius Airport Reopens Following Balloon Scare That Directed Flights to Diversions

Lithuania’s central airport in Vilnius temporarily closed operations following unidentified balloons in the vicinity that created safety issues, directing several flights to divert. Authorities cleared the airspace promptly and reopened the airport, alleviating passenger irritation. The bizarre incident prompted confusion, but no injuries occurred, with officials emphasizing that precautions were taken to ensure passenger safety.