Two armed revolutionaries hijack and threaten to explode Flight 601 unless the Colombian government releases 50 political prisoners and pays them a hefty ransom in cash. Faced with the refusal of political leaders to negotiate, the assailants begin to make drastic decisions that will jeopardize the safety of the hostages as the plane flies aimlessly. Amid the impending horror, the captain and two brave flight attendants must fight to return the hostages safely and outwit the hijackers while negotiating with the authorities. This is a gripping thriller inspired by real events that occurred on May 30, 1973.