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The world is circled by active volcanoes that offer spectacular glimpses of the raw majesty of the earth – from a safe distance, of course. Here are 10 of the most awe-inspiring volcanoes on the planet.Please note that any active volcano presents extreme dangers even when dormant and that visitors should not attempt to climb them without thoroughly researching and preparing beforehand. (A dormant volcano is still considered active even if it’s not technically erupting at the moment....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Our “10 Photos” essays include tips on exploring destinations, redeeming for hotels, flights and more — and here, TPG Contributor Kelsy Chauvin takes us on a tour of Thailand’s bustling capital, Bangkok. You can see more of her travel images on Instagram and Twitter. (All photos by the author.)On my first trip to Bangkok, I hoped to find delicious food, stay as cool as possible in the legendary humidity and see some spectacular temples — but beyond that, I was simply willing to embrace the unexpected....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As the US continues to ease travel restrictions to Cuba, Americans are seeing more and more opportunities to visit this fascinating island nation, whether by air or by sea. Several US carriers — including American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue — have recently added nonstop service to Havana (HAV) from various American cities, so it’s easier than ever to get there....

More than a month into the shutdown of the US government, unions for air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants are releasing a new dire warning on the effect of the lack of funding on the safety of the air transport system.“We have a growing concern for the safety and security of our members, our airlines, and the traveling public due to the government shutdown," the biggest unions for ATC, pilots and flight attendants said in a joint statement on Wednesday night....

On Monday, Virgin Trains broke ground on the next phase of its rail project in Florida. If all goes to plan, the network will reach Disney World in Orlando by 2022.Last year, Richard Branson acquired a stake in Brightline, the existing passenger train that serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. He is working on rebranding it it as Virgin Trains and promised to extend the route to Orlando and Tampa....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

View this post on Instagram Portland Concourse E Jacob Hashimoto-designed mobile (opened 2020), by Hennebery Eddy Architects and Fentress Architects. ???? via Port of Portland. #airportarchitecture A post shared by Airport Architecture (@airportarchitecture) on Jul 18, 2020 at 6:18am PDT View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram Portland Concourse E Jacob Hashimoto-designed mobile (opened 2020), by Hennebery Eddy Architects and Fentress Architects. ???? via Port of Portland....

In a sign that it’s likely going to be several more weeks until US airline passengers fly on Boeing 737-MAX jets, American Airlines announced Sunday morning that it has extended cancellations of its MAX aircraft through April 24. The airline made the move “in an effort to provide more certainty” to customers and team members and “better protect” customers on other flights to their final destination, according to a press release....

American Airlines joined the growing list of carriers to announce schedule cuts as the COVID-19 virus blunts demand for air travel.American’s biggest cuts will come on its international routes, where the airline said it will trim capacity on its peak summer schedule by 10% as compared to the same time last year. The biggest cuts, unsurprisingly, come on American’s routes across the Pacific. Capacity on those routes is being slashed by 55%, the company said on Tuesday....

Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you might have missed from the week before. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you might have missed on TPG this week.Boeing Takes Responsibility for Lion Air, Ethiopian 737 MAX Crashes“We at Boeing are sorry for the lives lost in the recent 737 accidents, and are relentlessly focused on safety to ensure tragedies like this never happen again,” said Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg via a video on Twitter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Sushi lovers, feast your eyes on the gargantuan tuna that netted $3.1 million at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market Saturday, Jan. 5.The giant bluefin tuna, caught near northern Japan’s Aomori prefecture, garnered attention from buyers with its extraordinary weight of 612 pounds....

Update 12/20/2018 1pm ET: LGW’s chief executive Stewart Wingate said, “regrettably the airport will remain closed as a result of this criminal activity.” Easyjet informed its passengers that all of its flights have been canceled for Thursday.The second-busiest airport in Britain, London Gatwick (LGW) remains closed after a drone was seen flying illegally nearby. On Wednesday night local time, the drone was seen flying nearby LGW, and as of Thursday afternoon, all operations at the airport remain suspended because of the drone, which authorities said was a deliberate act meant to disrupt flights during the busy holiday travel season....

With hotel demand in the U.S. remaining low and leisure travel tapering off as fall approaches, it seems some temporary changes hotels made to their loyalty program to cut costs are going to become permanent.View From the Wing reports that Marriott has laid off a number of its dedicated Ambassador agents, charged with taking care of Marriott’s most valuable customers, after temporarily suspending assigned Ambassador agents back in March.No numbers are available yet as to how many Ambassador agents have been let go....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This is the first installment of an ongoing TPG series, “Love Is (35,000 feet) in the Air.” Stay tuned for more stories on how points and miles have helped to merge travel and love.When you think of American Airlines Admirals Clubs, rose petal-covered staircases, candles and wedding cakes likely aren’t the first things that come to mind. On Thursday morning, however, the Nashville International Airport’s (BNA) American Airlines Admirals Club was transformed into the exact wedding venue that Vince and Julie Bonetti were looking for....

Update 4/8/19: In the light of successful engagement in its current Giving Joy initiative, Norwegian Cruise Line has just upped the ante on the initiative’s giveaway. As of Monday, the cruise line has announced that the giveaway will be doubled from 15 to 30 cruises, and the grand prize giveaways will be increased to $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for the schools of the top three teacher finalists.“This campaign has clearly resonated with the public, with nearly 45,000 nominations and 1....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Got time to kill while flying through Milan’s Malpensa airport? TPG Contributor J. Keith van Straaten did, so he checked out the Club SEA Sala Pergolesi lounge and reports his findings.A narrow entry to Sala Pergolesi.One of the most useful perks from my Chase Sapphire Reserve and The Platinum Card from American Express cards is membership in Priority Pass, with access to over 1,000 airport lounges....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.You’ve probably never heard of a Mercury World Elite Mastercard, but thanks to a Barclays asset sale last year, you have now. Select Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard holders are receiving notices via mail informing them that their card will soon be morphed into something else: Mercurycard.Beginning September 24, 2018, a subset of Barclays customers (including some who hold an Arrival Plus) will see a new card arrive courtesy of First Bank & Trust....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The app-based rental car service Silvercar is expanding its footprint in the US by adding a new location to its portfolio. In 2018, the all-Audi A4 fleet will expand to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)....