Renés Points

What a week! Bare feet on IFE screens, Amazon Prime Days, dude flips out and rips off his shirt, Hilton rebrands a credit card, and René’s trip to Grand Cayman. It can mean only thing: another crazy week in travel!

First off, thank you if you used our Amazon link during Prime — or any other — day. I sincerely appreciate it.

Here’s the week that was on René’s Points. In case you missed any posts — or want to read your favorite(s) again — enjoy!

• Delta Helps Woman Get Home to Say Goodbye to Beloved Pet

• Six Things You Must Do Now if You Just Received Your New Delta Amex Card!

• July 2019 Delta SkyMiles / Medallion 250 Bonus Point Survey – What are the Questions They Want to Know?

• Amex Platinum Holders: NOW is the Time to Use Your Saks $50 Benefit — With Rakuten/Ebates

• Pre-Amazon Prime Day Luggage Deals!

• iPad and Kindle Fire Kids Tablets – GREAT for Family Travel – up to 40% Off on Amazon Prime Day

• Good News for Delta, Bad News for Medallions: Fewer Upgrades Available. How to Improve Your Chances

• Compression Packing Cubes — 32% Off Amazon Prime Day Special!

• 55% Off Sony Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Ear Phones!

• Portable Chargers and Travel Surge Protectors with USB Ports on Sale During Amazon Prime Day

• Two Ride Sharing Safety Tips For the Next Time You Take Uber or Lyft

• American Airlines Passenger Strips Down, Becomes Irate During Apparent Flight Delay.

• [UPDATED] Travelpro Spinner Luggage $99 Special on Amazon Prime Day!

• WATCH: Delta Passenger Uses BARE FEET to Navigate IFE Screen

• iPad and Kindle Fire Kids Tablets – GREAT for Family Travel – up to 40% Off on Amazon Prime Day

• Good News for Delta, Bad News for Medallions: Fewer Upgrades Available. How to Improve Your Chances

• Compression Packing Cubes — 32% Off Amazon Prime Day Special!

• 55% Off Sony Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Ear Phones!

• Bluetooth Earbuds for Under $25 on Amazon Prime Day!

• iPad Pro 512 GB Tablets Discounted Up to 38% Off on Amazon Prime Day

• Man Dies of Alleged Opioid Overdose on Delta Flight – Plans to Stock NARCAN Onboard

• WEATHER ALERT: Delta Issues Travel Waiver for New York City Flights on July 17

• Reusable TSA Compliant Clear Toiletry Bags on Amazon Prime Day

• Last Minute Deals: International Travel Adapter with 4 USB Ports — 30% Off During Amazon Prime Days

• Review: Marriott Beach Resort Grand Cayman King Room Garden View

• Our Top Travel and Cash Card Offers for July 2019 Worth Considering!

• Should Delta Passengers Be Allowed to Swap Cabins with a Companion – Inflight?

• Goodbye, Hilton Ascend Amex – Hello, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card (and New Welcome Bonus)!

• Fore! Delta Eliminates Extra Fee for Golf Clubs, Bicycle, SCUBA Gear and More. #KeepClimbing (Literally!)

• Which Delta Sky Clubs Need the Most Help and Updates?

• Uber Driver Offers Special “Conversation Menu” to His Passengers

Delta News

Here’s some other Delta news we came across this week:

• Aviation camp students take off on Delta ‘Dream Flight’

• Chris Jericho Upset After Delta Airlines Disrespected Him

• Delta No Shows Meeting With the President, Offends Trump

• Delta’s newest jet is set for West Coast routes [PHOTOS]

• Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Receiving Somewhat Favorable News Coverage, Analysis Shows

• Delta Welcomes 50th US-Made Airbus A321, Reports Record Quarter

• Former NFL player, in viral post, thanks nurses for saving man’s life on Delta flight: ‘Those 2 ladies were a blessing today’

Other Travel News

Here are a few more travel-related stories I thought you might enjoy.

• Airport Retailing Market– Industries Focus On Development Of New Products To Up Sales 

• Flight attendants keep getting sick. It’s likely because of their uniforms.

• Airline deletes tweet about where to sit on plane to best survive crash

• Ryanair may cut 30,000 flights and close bases due to delayed Boeing 737MAX deliveries

If you read something travel newsworthy, please share in the Comment section below and include a link to the story.

– Chris