Special Agent Paul Ross, an operative working to combat international terrorism, finds himself on a collision course with a serious threat. His relationship with the head of a major arms company’s daughter, Olivia, provides a personal stake in his mission as the company is suspected of being involved in arms deals with terrorists. However, after a tip about a potential attack on a Paris-bound jetliner is received, Ross’s attempts at intervention are too late to stop the aircraft from becoming the terrorists' next target. Engaging his tactical skills and deep undercover experience, Ross boards the plane in hopes of thwarting the plot from within.

Aboard the flight, Ross soon discovers that a group of hijackers, led by a ruthless criminal, have taken control of the plane and are executing a meticulously planned operation. The hijackers demand a ransom, threatening to kill passengers every half hour until their demands are met. With lives at stake and the clock ticking, Ross must navigate a labyrinth of dangers and deceptions, engaging with both passengers and hijackers to try to regain control. As tensions rise and alliances form, Ross's resourcefulness and combat expertise become paramount to surviving and averting a disaster in the sky. Meanwhile, the world below awaits the outcome, unaware of the high-stakes airborne battle unfolding above.