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Travel Roundup: American Hawks Sandwiches, Horizon Razzes Pendleton, New Orleans' Slow Recovery and More

By Barbara E. Hernandez | October 30th, 2008 @ 10:21 am

American hawking sandwiches during flights – American Airlines announced today it will  begin selling more $6 sandwiches on its flights, this time a panini and a roast beef ciabatta. Sandwiches are only offered after 10 a.m. and on flights lasting at last three hours. [Source: American Airlines]

Horizon Airlines rubs decision in Pendleton, Ore.’s face – In an attempt to show “What Might Have Been,” Horizon Air, a division of Alaska Airlines, began direct flights from Pendleton, Ore. to Seattle, using a 76-seat Q400s. The new plane was an upgrade from the previous 37-seater previously flown from Portland. The commuter service disappears after only five weeks because the Pendleton City Councilchose to use a nine-seat plane to Portland. Instead, the Q400s will be headed to either Walla Walla, Wash. or Pasco, Wash. [Source: Alaska Airlines]

New Orleans still trying to recover from Hurricane Katrina and economy — New Orleans is still recovering from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, only to be hit with something worse — the economy and its declining tourism dollar. Although the Lousiana Recovery Authority gave out $31.2 million in grants to local businesses, the awards of only $20,000 each don’t help much with rising costs.  [Source: AP]

Marriott completes $200 million renovation of Eden Roc –  Marriott completed its $200 million renovation of Eden Roc, and launched a soft opening as it completes its 21-story tower. The 631-room Miami resort has 70,000-square feet of meeting space and three, 2,500-square-foot penthouse suites. [Source: Marriott]

Tags: Flight, Recovery, Alaska Airlines, New Orleans, Sandwiches, Commuter Service, Barbara E. Hernandez

Bay Area resident and award-winning business journalist Barbara E. Hernandez has covered tourism, real estate and personal finance. Her clients include the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post and East Bay Business Times.
 

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