Have you noticed that many airlines continue to boost their fees for checked baggage and oversized or overweight luggage? Just a few months ago, airlines such as AirTran, Northwest and Continental allowed one checked bag free of charge. Now, each charges $15 for that privilege in many situations. EasyJet has boosted its charge per kilogram for overweight bags by more than a third, and Spirit Airlines plans to increase its charge for a first checked bag from $15 to $19 in April. Are you up-to-date on all the new baggage fees? Use this menu to find links to policies for 10 leading low cost carriers, 10 major world airlines and even some budget packing tips. Let those who insist on dragging bulky bags pay these fees. Keep your baggage to a minimum and save cash for something fun.

When was the last time you visited our budget travel forum? It's a great place to share ideas, triumphs and challenges with fellow travel enthusiasts. Why should you make the same expensive mistakes someone else already has made? Could you help someone else enjoy the same money-saving experience you just enjoyed? Take a moment and post on the new thread entitled Find Any Good Travel Deals? Take a look around and make some new friends who, like you, appreciate saving money on travel.

In these economic times, you might think it outrageous to consider buying a new car at the same time you are planning a trip to Europe. But automakers offer travel incentives for car buyers to take delivery at the factory, drive the car in Europe, and then have it shipped back to their hometown. It sounds great, but it's not for everyone. Find out if taking delivery of your new car in Europe is a good move for you.

Here's this week's list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out winter deals. Among the offers this week, free multi-day passes at Disney for U.S. military folks, a three-night air/hotel package in Cancun starting at $499 USD and a discount on your bed & breakfast tab.