When Frank returned to Schiphol Airport on Monday, his friends and
relatives were overjoyed to see him. 'When he didn't come home after his
evening shift on Friday, I called the airport - but nobody had seen him for
hours,' his mother said to reporters. Frank explained that he was very lucky
because it is possible to die of cold in the hold of an aircraft. He apologized
to his boss for sleeping at work instead of working, and promised it would
not happen again. 'During the flight I was petrified. I thought I was going to
die!' said Mr Vreede. 'I wouldn't want to do it again. Next time, I'll catch a
regular flight!'