Air France plane: full story of the horror on board Flight 447 Flight 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris began as an ordinary flight across the Atlantic, carrying passengers from 32 nations. But it ended in disaster. Philip Sherwell in Natal, Brazil 06 Jun 2009 Bianca Cotta and Carlos Mello (L) took flight 447 while Bianca Igregas and Rodrigo Motto decided not to fly after staying up late celebrating their wedding Just 24 hours after celebrating their marriage with an extravagant Balinese-themed reception for 300 guests, Bianca Cotta and Carlos Eduardo de Melo set off for honeymoon in France...