In the film, Neal’s tightly controlled world falls apart when every mode of transportation fails. The lesson? Don't get married to your original itinerary.
If your flight is diverted to a "tiny hole in the wall" airport like Wichita, immediately look for alternative transit before the crowds do. plains trains and automobiles
Neil and Del only made progress when they cooperated , sharing resources and driving shifts. Planes, Trains and Automobiles In the film, Neal’s tightly controlled world falls