Trapped at 30,000 feet, veteran airline pilot Ray Steele must fight to protect the passengers that remain on his flight. Running out of fuel and with his equipment failing, Ray needs to safely guide the plane with the help of news reporter Cameron, who takes over the role of co-pilot in the face of the crisis. On the ground, Ray's terrified daughter, Chloe, braves the bedlam of the city streets in search of her lost brother and mother.