Originally Posted by
Palal
Looks like a DC-9 due to the shape of the nose... otherwise it could be MD8x/9x or B717.
A few MD-80s were used. DL supplied one MD-88. Here's a shot of the bird used returning from Atlanta's Fulton County Airport back to ATL after the MD-88 was used for filming.
DL MD-88 @ Atlanta Fulton County for "Flight"
In the same discussion where I found that picture, another user made a post outlining which other two aircraft were used for the movie. (Reply 23)
New Movie "Flight"
I'm looking forward to when this movie comes out.