Roundup: New Uber Feature, Stunning Train Ride, Piranhas at LAX, Famous Beach Closed and More

This is a list of news from around the web which I came across in the last few days. I found these articles interesting and somewhat related to the travel and deal content you regularly see here at Danny the Deal Guru. Sometimes just interesting and not related at all, but I hope you enjoy them just the same. If you come across any interesting articles, pleaseย send them my way.
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Uber Black launches Quiet Driver Mode

Uber is finally giving users its most requested feature: an in-app way to ask for minimal conversation during your ride. The โ€œQuiet Modeโ€ feature is free and will be available to everyone in the U.S., but only on Uber Black and Uber Black SUV premium rides. Read more here.

This Glass-domed Train Through the Canadian Rockies Is One of the Most Scenic Rides in the World

The GoldLeaf rail cars have full-dome windows so guests can see above them,ย a feature thatโ€™s particularly handy when traveling through Western Canadaโ€™s stunning mountain ranges. Read more here.

Celebrity Chef Caught Attempting to Sneak 40 Frozen Piranhas Through LAX

The chef was in town to take part in the Los Angeles Timesโ€™ month-long food festival known as the Food Bowl. For the event, Martinez decided to bring along a local delicacy in is checked luggage: 40 frozen piranhas. Read more here.

Thailand bay made popular by ‘The Beach’ to remain closed for two more years

Maya Bay, the stunning cove made famous by “The Beach,” the 2000 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has already been shuttered for almost a year, and will likely remain closed for two more years Read more here.

Chase Now Lets You Dispute A Charge In App

Chase has added the ability to dispute a charge within the Chase app. The option in available for personal cards only for now. Read more here.

Air Italy Rebrands Loyalty Program As @MyAirItalyClub

Air Italy has today revealed the details of their revamped loyalty program. Until last year, Air Italy was known as Meridiana, and the loyalty program was called Meridiana Club. Read more here.

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