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Roundup: Baghdad Metro train; Smarter Travel’s 25 airline policy changes you need to know; LAX modernization plans

Train passengers leave the station in central Baghdad. The Ministry of Transportation wanted to give Iraqis an alternative to the chaos of Baghdad’s streets, but ridership thus far has been spotty

Good morning, travelers!

World News | Baghdad’s first commuter train, which began running about a month ago, suffers delays from checkpoints and bombings in the Iraqi capital, and ridership thus far is low. Read: All aboard the Baghdad Metro, and see more photos from Baghdad’s commuter train.

Airline News | Are you finding it hard to keep on top of all the airline changes? Smarter Travel came out with a good article that lists the 25 airline policy changes you need to know. Tell us, which ones effect you most?

LAX | A plan to modernize and expand Los Angeles International Airport by 2013 was presented yesterday. The projects could cost $5 billion to $6 billion or more, and will include “a major face-lift” for Tom Bradley International Terminal. Read: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveils modernization plan for LAX.

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: Hadi Mizban / Associated Press]

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