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Are bomb hoaxes increasing?

While the story mentions a 'new wave' of hoaxes, such incidents have unfortunately been a feature of aviation security for decades. Periods of heightened geopolitical tension or specific events can sometimes lead to an increase in these malicious threats, as seen with the multiple diversions across Europe this week.

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