Stanley Gideon, Deputy Director Civil Aviation
"Yes, this was one of those events that is one in a lifetime, but in the radar room and in the tower, it was strictly professional. They knew what they were doing. The stress levels were up. The pressure is up, yes, but they did their job unequivocally."

"They did it professionally. In my mind, they did it amazingly. I want you guys to understand that in an event like this, one of the most calming reassuring is to have an air traffic controller on the other end that is projecting calm and professional demeanor."

"This is what the Belize ATC did. They are very much capable of doing this. They did this for two hours straight. I want you guys to understand that to maintain this type of communication."