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We are praying for him,
We don’t know why he wanted to go back to the United States,
It really highlights the importance of safety and security,
the embassy's public affairs officer Luke Martin told reporters We have a strong relationship with Belizean law enforcement, and in times like this, that partnership proves crucial,
with a quick exchange of information ... he added In the face of incomprehensible pressure, our pilot acted with extraordinary courage and calm, guiding the aircraft to a safe landing,
said Maximillian Greif, the CEO of the airline company We were hoping that we don’t have to move from a search-and-rescue operation to a search-and-recovery operation. The helicopter was to follow the plane to see where it would land. So if they had decided to crash-land the plane in the sea, or on one of the islands, we would have been there quickly to respond and provide assistance to those passengers who might not be able to survive,
We share that commitment with them to make sure that Belize is safe, the airlines are safe, the tourists coming here are safe, borders are safe and secure,
He's our hero, I must say, for today … the hijacker is dead.