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How often are bomb threats real?

Bomb threats on planes are taken extremely seriously, as seen with the Modlin and Chopin incidents. However, the vast majority turn out to be hoaxes or false alarms. Real bomb incidents are incredibly rare, thanks to stringent security measures and intelligence sharing, but each threat still requires a full emergency response.

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