 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
First-class travel: Look for the controversy over the mayor's airfare to flare up again. One of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's ranking administrators says the mayor should reimburse the city for money she spent to fly first class on a couple of recent trips. Cantrell, to this point, has said she won't. Meanwhile, Gov. John Bel Edwards is flying to London to take in the Saints game this weekend. Of course we asked if he's flying first class. And columnist Will Sutton has also weighed in.
New QB? Time for the Saints to make a change at quarterback? Columnist Jeff Duncan thinks so – and here's why. (Here's more on the QB question.) Meanwhile, Jameis Winston is listed as “doubtful” for Sunday’s game in London against the Vikings. See who else is injured here. And finally, Saints fans heading to London were treated to a pep rally and second line Thursday at the airport. Want more Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter.
Signing off: A familiar face is leaving the daily TV airwaves. Heath Allen, a fixture at WDSU news for three decades, is retiring today. Congrats, Heath!
Fried chicken, opera and Chris Rock: How's that for a weekend lineup? There's lots to do around New Orleans this weekend, Victor Andrews reports. Enjoy!
Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 
