Up In The Air

Ryan Bingham's job as a career transition counselor—he fires people—has kept him airborne for years. Although he despises his line of work, he loves the culture of "Airworld," finding contentment in pressurized cabins, anonymous hotel rooms, and wrinkle-free slacks. With a resignation letter on his boss's desk and hopes for a job with a mysterious consulting firm, Ryan is close to achieving his goal—his millionth frequent flier mile. But as conditions worsen, his journey becomes uncertain. Combining social observation with insight into the psychological costs of a rootless life, "Up in the Air" explores modern American society.