article_snippet: It all began on what seemed like most any other Tuesday as citizens of 18 countries packed into the Germanwings plane in Barcelona, Spain.
article_snippet: The passengers came from all walks of life, using Lufthansa's low-cost carrier to get to Dusseldorf, Germany.
article_snippet: The passengers were high school students, heading home after a week in Spain.
article_snippet: The passengers were parents and children enjoying The passengers vacation.
article_snippet: on what should have been a 726-mile journey.