I think the Mach Loop got busier once we were stopped from going down the A5 pass but I am sure it is no where as busy now as it was in the 70s and 80s.
Interestingly though I noted that during the first Gulf war our total losses, including all combat, were round about one tenth (check figures before relying on my quote) of our normal peace time accidents before the war. Amazing what happens when you fly regularly !!!
MM