Hajime Shinkai, a new co-pilot, faces an unexpected challenge when he must take over for his more senior colleague mid-flight.

Shinkai is eager to fly again after the suspension; his delight quickly turns to outrage when he learns Koda has taken him off the shift.

Koda steps in as lead pilot on Shinkai's flight to Hong Kong; with the crew already on edge, a VIP passenger has a panic attack after takeoff.

Shinkai acts as co-pilot for an ANA charter flight bringing injured Japanese nationals back home after a deadly fire at their hotel in Shanghai.

Koda scolds a cabin attendant on board a flight returning to Japan after overseas training; the other air stewards refuse to fly with him.

Shinkai helps a doctor catch a flight back to Japan for a surgery, but worsening weather conditions make landing at Narita impossible.