Thoughts to all affected.
I would love to know why they held for 2 hours? Things to consider;
1. Weather didn't improve/move for two hours suggests severity
2. Burning of fuel meant he was eating into his extra fuel
3. Subsequent problems at alternate 2, weather, flap assym
4. Get in itis mindset at destination. Whatever nature throws at me I can land after two hours of thinking time? Whatever the issue
A uk operator nearly lost a 737 in a go around years ago. Mishandled go around at nearly made stall speed over a southern uk.
Sad for all