| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Payton's place: It’s no secret that former Saints coach Sean Payton wants to prowl the sidelines again. Columnist Jeff Duncan has the latest on the Payton sweepstakes and where the Saints might fit. Speaking of our fave football team, they won over the weekend – but their playoff chances, already flickering like a candle in a hurricane, actually took a dip, Luke Johnson reports. Want more Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter. Travel chaos: Are you reading this newsletter while cooling your heels at an airport somewhere, by chance? Southwest Airlines has apparently had some meltdown and travelers are stranded in airports and cities all over the place. (Drop me a line at [email protected] if you're in that number.) The U.S. Department of Transportation is now looking into it. And check back with NOLA.com later today as we continue to report on the travel chaos. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. Street stories: We’re taking a deeper look at some of the better-known streets that dissect parts of the New Orleans area. They have tales to tell – of changing landscapes and demographics, booms and busts. Tony McAuley took a look at Tchoupitoulas Street and Doug MacCash checked out Terry Parkway. And keep an eye on NOLA.com for more installments in the series this week. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today, and have a great weekend. Bob | 