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The film is loosely based on a novel by Charles Cumming, who also co-wrote the screenplay with J.P. Davis. The novel was inspired by a real-life incident in 2015, when a British Airways flight from London to Dubai was diverted to a military base in Oman due to a fire on board.

The film was shot in Puerto Rico in 2019, using a decommissioned Boeing 737 as the main set. The filmmakers also used practical effects and stunt work to create the action scenes, such as the storm sequence and the gunfights.

The film explores themes such as survival, morality, loyalty, courage and redemption. It also touches on issues such as global inequality, terrorism, corruption and human trafficking.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Butler's performance and the premise, but criticized the script, direction and execution. The film has a 62% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 168 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Plane delivers exactly what its title promises - which may be enough for some viewers, but not enough to make up for its lackluster execution." The film also has a score of 62 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".