Christmas movies take flight: Four films combining aviation and holiday cheer

"The Flight Before Christmas," directed by Peter Sullivan, stars Mayim Bialik and Ryan McPartlin. The story follows Stephanie (Bialik), who boards a flight to Connecticut after a breakup. A snowstorm diverts the plane to Montana, leading her to share a hotel room with Michael (McPartlin). Despite initial disagreements, they discover an attraction for each other.

In "A Christmas Detour," directed by Ron Oliver, Candace Cameron Bure plays Paige Summerland on her way to New York City when her flight is diverted due to weather conditions. She finds herself traveling by road with Dylan MacKenzie (Paul Greene) and others towards their destination, discovering love along the way.

Chris Columbus's classic "Home Alone" features Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), left behind in Chicago while his family flies to Paris for the holidays. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis stars in "Die Hard 2," directed by Renny Harlin. The film unfolds on Christmas Eve at Washington Dulles International Airport as John McClane battles corrupt military leaders.

These films highlight how aviation can play a central role in holiday storytelling, adding excitement and unexpected twists to traditional festive narratives.