RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa

In the second hour of Rudy's show from Belfast, Northern Ireland, guests include: Matthew Bennett, Publisher of First Class Flyer, reveals why United's award currency has outstripped their inventory and why you should manage your mileage portfolio like you do other investments. Susie Millar, Owner of Titanic Tours Belfast and the great granddaughter of Thomas Millar, a deck engineer who perished along with approximately 1500 other souls in the North Atlantic. Eugene Kielt who along with his wife Geraldine owns and operates Laurel Villa Guesthouse in Magherafelt. Eugene is a devotee of the late Seamus Heaney and gives guided poetry tours around Heaney's homeland. Johnny Crawford, who operates the Cable Wakeboard Park at the famous Titanic Slipways just outside the Titanic Belfast museum.  The park offers a high-adrenalin water-sport in the historic center of Belfast. Fiona Ure, Communications Executive at Visit Belfast, the organization charged with promoting the city.

This week on Rudy's show: Hawaii-based attorney Richard Holcombe discusses his disabled client’s claims that Delta Airlines humiliated him by making him crawl down the aisle of an airplane and across an airport tarmac. Ever heard of “draining” as a kind of tourism?  Some people find this kind of urban exploration fascinating, reports writer Daniel Combs. Travel + Leisure editor Mark Orwall returns for another installment on his top ways to snare a deal on hotel rooms. Publicist Tom Jones tell us about the 78th annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, Virginia.

In the second hour of this week's show: Jay Sorensen, President of IdeaWorksCompany, reveals the results of a survey showing how to use frequent flyer miles most wisely. Journalist Perry Garfinkel tells us why vacations are good for your health. Ann Hallock, Editor-in-Chief of Family Fun Magazine, has ideas on how to keep kids amused on a family driving vacation. Best-selling author Norm Schriever tells us what to pack when filling a backpack for 6 months of traveling abroad.

In Hour One of Rudy's show: Aviation safety advocate Mike Danko discusses the legal ramifications of the Asiana crash landing at San Francisco’s airport. Anne Banas, Executive Editor of SmarterTravel.com, addresses myths about staying healthy while traveling abroad. Rick Steves is featured in "Places of the Heart." Karen Herbst, CEO of TheInternationalKitchen.com, tells us how choosing to take a cooking class abroad is a wonderful cultural, hands-on experience for travelers. Mark Orwoll, International Travel Editor for Travel + Leisure, reveals some hotel money-saving tips.

In Hour Two of Rudy's show: Attorney Mike Danko addresses the question, Who’s legally liable for the crash landing of the Asiana aircraft at San Francisco’s airport? Jonathan Edelheit, a leading expert in international healthcare, tells us what patients should know before considering medical tourism. Dan Buettner shares the latest Blue Zones news. Marathon runner and author Elise Allen talks about how to see the sights while running. Mark Orwoll, International Travel Editor for Travel + Leisure, gives us some more money-saving travel tips.

In the first hour of this week's show: Paul Sledzik, Director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Transportation Disaster Assistance, discusses how NTSB’s Aviation Disaster Family Assistance office aided Asiana passengers. Captain Kevin Hiatt, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Flight Safety Foundation, talks about why the July 6 San Francisco International plane crash wasn’t more deadly. Lauren Wilson, Travel Editor of The Daily Meal, reveals the best first class meals on airlines. Carolyn Pearson, CEO & Founding Owner of Maiden-Voyage.com, tells us what women travelers want from room service based on recent research.

In the second hour of this week's show: Brian Kelly, founder of ThePointsGuy.com, discusses the upside and downside of the current airline trend toward revenue-based elite status programs. Wendy Klausner, Senior Adventure Specialist at the Natural Habitat Adventure, talks about exploring Antarctica and how to make a decision between the various options of different itineraries. Mary Kay Bosshart, blogger of Out and About in Paris, talks about the new campaign in Paris aimed at being friendlier to its tourists.

This week on Rudy's show: Patrick Smith from Ask The Pilot explains what travelers can learn from watching airliner crash coverage. Dr. Todd Curtis, aviation safety expert and founder and publisher of AirSafe.com, reveals why so many passengers survived that hard landing at San Francisco International Airport. Devon Antonetti, freelance travel writer and blogger, tells us about creative and crazy butler services to attract guests’ attention.

This week in Hour Two of Rudy's show: Ibrahim Hooper, Communications Director at the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), explains why he is hopeful a TSA advisory will prevent misunderstanding among other passengers, especially during Ramadan. Aviation writer, Christine Negroni, discusses airlines seats and passenger survivability. Amanda Gary talks about the Irish islands time forgot: Aran Islands and their famous sweaters. Wade Everly, CEO of Surf Air, discusses the launch of a revolutionary airline - a flat fee "All You Can Fly" membership airline launching today and running flights from the L.A. area to the Bay Area.

In the first hour of this week's show: Jonathan Spira of FrequentBusinessTraveler.com reveals which airlines offer the best chances of scoring a frequent flyer ticket. Gary Stoller, Investigative Travel Editor at USA Today, says to beware of buying tickets on foreign airlines from their US airline partners' web sites because you could be overpaying. Eileen Ogintz, author of "The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C.", tells us why it’s not too late to book a summer vacation with the kids. David Perry, Spokesperson for the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum, describes how filmmaker George Lucas transitions from movie director to museum curator.

In hour two of Rudy's show: Corinna Pieloch of DogVacay.com explains the site's State of Pet Travel survey. Our favorite butler, Charles MacPherson, on  how to be the perfect summer house guest. Gail Fenske, author of The Skyscraper and the City: The Woolworth Building and the Making of Modern New York, describes the current exhibit at the Skyscraper Museum in NYC. Ranger John Harlan Warren, Acting Public Affairs Officer at the Statue of Liberty National Park, reports on the re-opening of the Statue of Liberty.

This week on Rudy's show: Ashley Jones, Commercial Manager at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, tells us what to enjoy at Wimbledon when traveling to a tennis grand slam. Josiah Mackenzie, Director of Business Development at ReviewPro, talks about the impact of travelers using social media and how hotels are handling it. Nicolas Reille, CEO and Co-Founder of EasyNest, reveals how to save 50 percent on your hotel room when traveling alone. Kalev Savi, founder of Save the Worldport campaign, asks if the iconic Pan Am terminal at JFK can survive the wrecking ball.

In the second hour of Rudy's show: Christine Negroni, author of Deadly Departure: Why the Experts Failed to Prevent the TWA Flight 800 Disaster and How It Could Happen Again, talks about the recent TWA flight 800 revelations. Charles Veley talks about his quest to be the world's most traveled man. Patrick Smith discusses his new book, Cockpit Confidential. Supt. Marty Chesser talks about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride.

In the first hour of this week's show: Jack Cashill, author of First Strike: TWA Flight 800 & The Attack On America, shares some TWA flight 800 revelations. Aviation consultant Mark Gerchick looks at post-Sept. 11 air travel. Marine biologist Richard Fitzpatrick discusses whether the Great Barrier Reef is facing extinction. Scott McCartney of the Wall Street Journal gives his thoughts on if airline's ruled the world.

In the second hour of this week's show: James Sanders, journalist and author of The Downing of TWA Flight 800, has some TWA flight 800 reflections. Author Julian Guthrie talks about how one billionaire is trying to re-make an entire resort island. Travel writer Doug Lansky talks about using social media to connect with like-minded people while traveling. Jessie Frank tells us how a Delta CEO gave up his seat so that she could get to camp to pick up her daughter.