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Helios Flight 522 took off from Larnaca, Cyprus, with a crew of six and 115 passengers, primarily holiday makers, all heading to Prague with a planned stop in Athens. The captain was highly experienced, boasting nearly 17,000 flying hours, while the first officer had over 7,500 hours under their belt. Despite their credentials, it was known among staff that their professional relationship was marred by underlying tensions, particularly with the first officer feeling dominated by the authoritarian captain.