Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying

A Seattle air traffic controller who coordinates the ground response to the hijack. He remains calm under pressure, relaying threat assessments and coordinating with pilots and federal agents to prevent the toxin from reaching populated areas. His steady guidance helps align the airborne and ground crews as the crisis unfolds.

An aerospace engineer who identifies the detonator and uses his technical expertise to slow the 747, open the cargo bay door, and guide the escape of the toxin over water. He communicates with Jessica to implement a risky plan while trying to keep Elliot off balance. He ultimately lands the plane, risking his safety to save others.

A passenger who teams with Martin to undermine the hijacker's control. She helps navigate the cabin, assist in coordinating with the crew, and participates in the plan to deploy the toxin away from populated areas. Her courage and quick thinking prove crucial to the mission's success.

The Czech hijacker who claims to be in charge and threatens to detonate the toxin. He lethally eliminates the Czech hijacker and the FBI agent during the confrontation and refuses to surrender, driving the crisis to its dramatic climax.

A passenger briefly taken into the cockpit by Elliot, illustrating how ordinary travelers become entangled in the crisis. His presence on the flight highlights the stakes for non-crew members.

Martin Messerman's son, who is seen in the terminal and during the tense sequence on the tarmac. His appearance amplifies the personal stakes and adds emotional resonance to the rescue.

The captain knocked unconscious during the hijack; his presence underscores the danger faced by the flight crew as the crisis unfolds.