
The strangers who fell in love when 9/11 diverted their flight
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Nick Marson and Diane Kirschke were strangers on a flight that diverted to Newfoundland when US airspace closed during 9/11. The unexpected love story that unfolded in the days to come helped inspire hit musical "Come From Away."
(CNN) — Twenty years ago, Nick Marson and Diane Kirschke were strangers on board Continental Airlines flight 5 traveling from London Gatwick to Houston, Texas. Four hours or so into the flight, the pilot came over the intercom and announced the airplane would be diverting to Newfoundland, Canada. "There are problems in US airspace," the captain said, giving no further details.
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