Here are some of tricks to save money on travels..

1. Airlines: Paper tickets

These are actual airline tickets, If you aren't comfortable with an electronic flight record, you'll pay a steep price for an old-fashioned paper version. The paper-ticket fee is all about forcing you to go electronic, thus saving the airlines money.Difference $75 at United; $50 at American, Continental, Northwest and US Airways; $45 at Virgin Atlantic What you can do Embrace change. When airlines routinely let you use a ticket on another airline if your flight was canceled, carrying a paper ticket was the safest bet. Today, flights are so full you probably won't be able to get on another carrier. Plus, most major airlines have e-ticket agreements with competitors, so there's no drawback to going paperless.

2. Airlines: Talking to a person

Call to book a flight or redeem your miles, or stop by the airport counter, and you could pay an extra $5 to $20. Another coercive fee to keep you online? "It's like being charged to see a teller," says Chris McGinnis, editor of Expedia's Travel Trendwatch newsletter. Ouch! United charges $15 to book by phone and $20 in person. You'll pay $20 at a Northwest counter. American, Continental and United all charge you $15 to reserve a ticket with miles by phone. What you can do Learn to love online booking, or stick with more people-friendly airlines like JetBlue and Southwest.

3. Changing your flight

A high fee to rebook your flight if your plans change.The top fee has doubled over the past few years. How much $175-$250 (depending on class of service) at Virgin Atlantic; $100 at American, Continental, United and US Airways What you can do Pay more for a refundable ticket or fly on low-cost airlines. JetBlue charges $25 to $30. Southwest lets you change your flight for free.

4. Airlines: Reserving an aisle seat

A fee to snag a coveted seat . How many ways can an airline nickel-and-dime you? Next up: $5 to use the bathroom? Ouch! $75 at Virgin Atlantic for an exit row seat in Economy class; $15 at Northwest for some exit rows and aisle seats. What you can do Book early, fly another airline or be prepared to be squished.

5. Overpacking

Check a third bag or surpass the 50-pounds-a-bag limit, and you'll pay. Just when you're being forced to check more luggage, the airlines are cracking down on weight. How much An extra bag can cost you as much as $185 at American, $180 at Continental. Overweight-bag fees hit $100 at Delta. At Virgin Atlantic, you'll be charged $50-$200 (depending on your ticket price). What you can do Distribute your stuff among your bags evenly (two 49- pound bags are okay). FedEx your luggage.