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How often are hijack alerts real?
Squawk code 7500 is a universal signal for a hijack. Pilots transmit it by turning a dial in the cockpit. It's a serious alert, and while false alarms can happen due to pilot error, they are extremely uncommon. When a 7500 code is sent, authorities treat it with the highest urgency, as seen with United flight 2174.
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