News:

• Delta Airlines reports on a 2nd quarter record profit
• The DOT fines American Eagle $200,000 for tarmac delays
• CNN Travel has 7 Stunning U.S. Spots For Wildlife 
• See some of the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings in this Lonely Planet article.
• A man was convicted of molesting sleeping woman on flight to Newark Airport. 
• According to the L.A. Times some about 35% of travelers take more than just soap and shampoo from hotels. Find out more here.
• Mashable has 7 Essential Tools For the Business Traveler. There are some interesting apps listed in the post.
• A couple of days ago I wrote about Lucas’s favorite thing in Minnesota- Ice Cream. Zagat has a slideshow with 31 Crazy Ice Cream Flavors Around the World.
• Here is a fun article about things still Made In America. I read it on my Southwest flight home from Minnesota in their Spirit Magazine. Read the article online here.

Deals and Offers:

•  “Like” Hawaiian Airlines on Facebook and enter for a shot at winning 140,000 HawaiianMiles. Enter here by July 31.
• While flying home from Minnesota I saw this contest in the Spirit Magazine. Win a trip for 2 to Branson, Missouri. Enter by July 31 here.
• Win a Digital Travel Pack including a tablet, camera & solar backpack. Find out more and “Like” Hostelbookers on Google+ by August 5 to enter here. 
• Win a 9 day trip to SE Asia with Intrepid Travel departing from Bangkok on September 23. Enter here by August 1.
• Enter the 12th annual American Way Road Warrior Contest from American Airlines. Five winners will win AAdvantage miles (from 200,000-500,000), a trip for 2 to Curacao, a pair of Bose headphones and other great prizes. Share your experiences that can make your the next AA Road Warrior here by August 31.
• Earn 1,000 Choice Privileges points for booking your stay with their mobile reservations RapidBook. Bonus will be earned for stays booked with RapidBook up until October 18. Update your account online with your phone # and valid credit card and then book a room here on your smartphone.