It was hijacked Kidnapping on November 24 , 1968 , by four men from JFK International Airport , New York City to Havana , Cuba .

Leaving Departing just after midnight on December 24 from Runway 28 , going Self_motion northwest from the bay , flight 282 planned Arranging to head out over the ocean to circle and gain Getting altitude , then travel Traveling east toward its destination of JFK International Airport in New York City .