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Baggage glitch causes headaches at Heathrow
Thousands of passengers had their flights delayed or canceled at the world’s busiest airport Wednesday after a baggage system computer crashed. (AP)
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Today’s Travel Blogs
Is the Delta-Northwest merger doomed?
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Spain’s new high-speed train connects Madrid and Barcelona
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