jim warren

If you have been in an airport, particularly on a busy travel day, you may have seen gate attendants looking panicked, and heard the calls for volunteers to bump from a plane flight.

The usual reward for this is a voucher generally good for a flight comparable to the one you were been bumped from.

From an airline perspective, empty seats are lost revenue.

The average business traveler makes seven to nine long business trips per year; most American leisure travelers make about three.

There are several tricks of the road warrior trade that will help you save money the next time you do some traveling, and some "reverse tricks" that may be worth your while.

Timing and Location Matter: When you're staying at a hotel, look at the business class hotels rather than the "boutique hotels" near the sights.

If you plan on traveling it is always important to ask about possible fees in advance. Asking can save you from the headache of paying extra for unnecessary services as well as help you plan and prepare for your trip. Below are ten sneaky hidden fees you may encounter while traveling.

Car Rental Fees

1. Drop-Off Fee

Charged for returning a vehicle to a spot other than the pick-up location, 'drop-off' fees are a catch most often associated with one-way rentals.