May 12, 2012 – Hour 1
David Rowell, of The Travel Insider, explains why Spirit Airline’s increased charge for carry-on bags placed in overhead compartments is deceptive for consumers; Los Angeles Times business reporter Ken Bensinger reveals that American Airlines is going after holders of its Airpass that allows passengers to fly in first class on on unlimited flights for the rest of their lives because the airline figured out it’s losing money on the deal even though holders paid $250,000 or more for the privilege; Henry Fortunato, public affairs director of the Kansas City Library, describes a life of riding Americans trains just for the fun of it and why Amtrak isn’t what it could be; and the Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney discusses iPads left on planes and how to recover yours if it happens to you. Plus, Rudy delivers the latest travel news and deals.
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May 12, 2012 – Hour 2
The founder of the Consumer Travel Alliance, Charles Leocha, asks for airlines to post all extra charges clearly before a passenger purchases a ticket; the CEO of OnCall International, Mike Kelly, reacts to the breaking news of the deaths of Boston University students during an outing in New Zealand, and describes what his company is doing for the victims and injured; Andrew Evans, the National Geographic Traveler’s “digital nomad,” reports on his latest trip to South Africa and describes how he Tweets, Facebooks, blogs, and posts videos in real time as he travels the globe; and Rudy Maxa wraps up the week’s news in travel and lists his Deals of the Week.
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May 5, 2012 – Hour 1
Art in the Conrad Indianapolis–free for anyone to view–is described by the hotel’s general manager, Greg Tinsley; the host of “Mysteries of the Museum” and “Off Limits” on the Travel Channel, Don Wildman, gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how he finds and produces the stories on his shows; professional animal handler Tim Harrison explains how to shark-proof your family for the beaches this summer and why you should never swim where anyone is fishing; and host Rudy Maxa reports on the week’s news in travel and reveals his Deals of the Week.
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May 5, 2012 – Hour 2
Airline analyst Ernie Arvai of Boston’s Arvai Group explains why US Airways is so interested in merging with American Airlines and why American is trying to ignore its suitor. How many ways can you die in Yosemite? Author and Arizona river guide Michael Giglieri, author of Death in Yosemite, explains how to visit the park and live to tell about it. Also: the co-author of an authoritative new book titled Markets of Paris, Marjorie Williams, explains how to find the bargains and hidden delights at food, furniture, and other markets in the City of Light; and don’t forget the gardens of Paris, advises Susan Cahill , author of Hidden Gardens of Paris. Plus, travel expert and rabbi Peter Tarlow marks National Travel & Tourism Week by tracing tourism to Biblical times, and Rudy Maxa wraps up the week’s news in travel.
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April 28, 2012 – Hour 1
During Rudy Maxa’s travel news segment, the former head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says airport security needs fixing. Magazine editor Ken Budd discovered volunteer tourism led him out of a personal period of darkness, and he tells his personal story in his new book, The Voluntourist; Jeanenne Tornatore, a senior editor at Orbitz.com, explains how to get last-minute tickets to the London summer Olympics, how to find free lodging, and more; and the CEO of the search engine Room 77, Kevin Fleiss, describes new discounts for AAA members and seniors and other new additions to the web site that allows travelers to search for specific hotel rooms across an array of web sites.
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Rudy Maxa, aka “The Savvy Traveler,” is one of America’s premier consumer travel experts whose writings and radio and television shows have helped save thousands of travelers time and money. A former Washington Post reporter, he is a contributing editor with National Geographic Traveler and Delta Air Lines’ Sky magazine. His nearly 100 public television episodes on the great destinations of the world have numerous awards including several Emmy Awards. His weekend radio show, “Rudy Maxa’s World,” is the country’s most widely syndicated travel talk radio show.
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