Originally Posted by
sf25
Absolutly agreeing that the pilots had no other choice than to lnad at Minsk. But am I the only one who thinks that it was at least questionable that the crew took off again without the hijacked passenger(s), without at least trying to create some diplomatic upset?
I mean, somehow the captain is responsable for getting his passengers where they want to go ... ...
"Captain, this passenger is a wanted terrorist in Belarus. Here we have signed & stamped arrest warrant from the Belarus High Court. Will you release him to our custody, or are you aiding and abeting a wanted fugitive?"
Hindsight is always 20/20, and the Captain on the day has my utmost sympathy.