well, january is one of the busiest months for holiday bookings. it s hardly surprising the festive celebrations are over, the weather s miserable and you start planning a getaway to look forward to. but it s easy to forget about hidden costs. and there are two main ways that companies can surprise you with unexpected fees and charges. so called drip pricing is most commonly used by airlines and train companies. you might spot a cheap flight that looks like a bargain, but then the airline has hidden extra costs for things like luggage fees, faster boarding, and even picking your own seats. you tend to only find out about all these things towards the end of the booking process. then there s micro charging. extra fees for add on services that used to be free, like printing off your boarding pass at an airport. and it s notjust limited to travel. these add on fees appear for all sorts of things from theatre and concert tickets to insurance policies and hotels. adding up to an eye wate