In every book, Arthur Hailey picks up an industry, researches it and weaves a plot that towards the end brings together its otherwise distinct characters. Airport is one such book.
In the beginning the author describes several characters which would seem disconnected to us, to bring all of them together in the climax - the motivation of one, affecting the lives of several others.
Airport is slow to start, but is thrilling towards the end. It shows the industry in detail - the stressful lives of people in Air Traffic Control, the seemingly beautiful and perfect airhostesses and pilots, this book gives an insight into their lives. It was made into a movie too.