Airport

Historical Context and Significance

«Airport» is a novel by Arthur Hailey, released in 1968, depicting the events of a snowy night at a large American airport. Due to an unforeseen situation with one of the planes, the entire airport is on the brink of disaster. The book sheds light on the inner workings of the airport, revealing the interplay between the personal lives of the staff and their professional duties. «Airport» was hugely successful and translated into numerous languages, playing a significant role in popularizing the techno-thriller genre. Arthur Hailey, with his meticulous attention to detail and accurate depiction of various institutions, left a significant mark on 20th-century literature. The novel was adapted into a successful film of the same name in 1970, further cementing its cultural impact at the time.