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Last Updated: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:29 AM PDT
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Mount Everest helicopter rescues climb higher as fatalities decrease
By Vertical Mag: Aerial rescues are becoming increasingly common on the fabled Himalayan mountain.

Elite Frequent Flyer Sues United For $500K Over Flight Cancellations That He Pins On Cost-Cutting Staff Shortages
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines is being sued by one of its most loyal frequent flyers in a half-million-dollar lawsuit that accuses the Chicago-based carrier of deceptive and unfair business practices by selling flights that it couldn’t operate because it didn’t hire enough staff.

18 Passengers Injured As False Fire Alarm Prompts Emergency Evacuation Of Ryanair Boeing 737
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Ryanair Boeing 737 was evacuated onto the tarmac at Palma Airport on the Spanish Island of Mallorca in the early hours of Saturday morning after a false fire alarm activated in the cockpit.

Delta Debuts Premium Lounge at Lagos Airport and Upgrades U.S. Routes with A350/A330neo
By Breitflyte: Delta has unveiled a newly renovated lounge space at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria. Customers traveling between Lagos and the U.S.

Vietnam Airlines Announces New Codeshare Agreement with Saudia
By Breitflyte: Vietnam Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Saudia, which will enhance connectivity and convenience for travelers between Vietnam and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.On Wednesday (July 2, 2025), Vietnam Airlines announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Saudia which will facilitate travel on flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Malaysia Airlines parent doubles A330neo commitments with 20-aircraft order
By FlightGlobal: Malaysia Airlines parent Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has exercised its options for 20 more Airbus A330-900s, doubling its original commitment as it makes progress with fleet renewal efforts.

KLM Obtains Court Injunction to Halt Ground Staff Strike at Schiphol
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Dutch flag carrier KLM has secured an emergency court injunction blocking thousands of ground staff at its hub at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from going on strike next Wednesday in a dispute over wages.