Coming and Going

Disney soon will charge cruisers $8 extra per day to help cover rising fuel costs. (Disney)

· Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess and Seabourn recently raised their fuel surcharges from $5 to $7 per person per day. If you booked a 2008 cruise before the announcement of the surcharges on Nov. 7 and paid the fee, ask for a refund.

WALLET WATCH

One. Free. Bag.

No use getting all huffy if you find yourself being charged for checking a second bag . The charge is now standard among major U.S. carriers, except for Southwest.

American last week became the last of the U.S. legacy carriers to announce a $25 fee each way, as of May 12, for checking a second bag if you're a domestic passenger with an economy ticket. United , the first to announce the $25 charge, got a lot of flack but was followed by Continental , Northwest, Delta and US Ai rways (whose fee also applies to international flights).

All six exempt some travelers -- including active-duty military and frequent fliers who have flown enough to earn special status -- and different start dates apply. Generally, though, you can still check up to 50 pounds free , but everything must fit in one bag. The fee for "domestic" flights also may apply to flights to Canada and U.S. territories. Check the airlines' Web sites for details.

Meanwhile, JetBlue, CoGo learned last week, plans to charge all passengers $20 to check a second bag starting June 1.

CoGo is not inclined to outrage. Jet fuel prices have skyrocketed. If airlines must charge more for something, CoGo prefers optional charges rather than general price increases you can't choose to avoid.

TRAVEL TICKER

Garage construction at Reagan National will probably cause traffic backups, especially during peak times, starting Monday. The left lane of the airport entrance road will be closed for the duration of the two-year, $54 million project. Motorists coming from Washington on southbound George Washington Parkway are advised to use the second airport exit ramp. Motorists planning to park at the airport should inquire about availability by calling 703-417-PARK. Info: http://www.mwaa.com/reagan.

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

Bali? Hi.

Cathay Pacific is offering sale fares to Bali. Round-trip fare from New York to Denpasar is $1,044, including $79 taxes, for travel departing Sept. 1-Nov. 30. (Some dates are sold out.) Stopover in Hong Kong permitted. Book by May 31. Fare on other airlines starts at $1,783. Purchase at http://www.cathayusa.com/dotm.

Reporting: Cindy Loose

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