BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
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.
Stories that explain this
Ryanair Stansted Flight Diverted in New Wave of Bomb HoaxesRelated explainers
Why divert for a hoax? What happens to hoax callers? Who pays for a diverted flight? Why make bomb hoaxes? Who pays for bomb hoaxes? Why are adult diagnoses increasing? Are AI incidents increasing? Is antisemitism increasing in the UK?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under B →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.