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Who handles mid-air threats?

Mid-air threats, like the bomb scare on the Luton flight, are managed through international aviation protocols. Air traffic control, the airline, and national defence forces of the country whose airspace the plane is in all coordinate. This ensures a rapid and unified response, prioritising passenger safety and security.

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