COME FROM AWAY is based on actual events that took place on and the days that followed. The final diverted plane takes off. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) makes the decision to shut down its airspace, forcing over 4,000 planes to land at the nearest airport.
Is the couple from Come From Away still together?
They're husband and wife who likely would have never met if it wasn't for landing in that small town. On September 7, Diane and Nick Marson celebrated 19 years of marriage. Through the years, the two have started finishing each other's sentences.Oct 6, 2021
What city is Come From Away based on?
Gander
How many planes landed on 911 Gander?
Gander International Airport, which was the first North American airport on the transatlantic route, took in 38 wide-body aircraft, mostly heading for U.S. destinations. The number of passengers and crew accommodated at Gander was about 6,600.
What was true in Come From Away?
Come From Away | The True Story | Official Site. COME FROM AWAY is based on actual events that took place on and the days that followed. The final diverted plane takes off. A total of 38 planes have landed in Gander, carrying 6,579 passengers and crew.