With JetBlue forcing the hand of the big guys, causing them to do all sorts of deals to stay competitive, you have some opportunities to get some good deals this summer, despite awful fuel costs. Go over to Travel Post and check out the nicely compiled list of airlines programs and learn whether there’s anything there for you. Among the interesting programs is American Airlines AAdvance Bag Check service, which allows passengers to check bags and receive their boarding passes at the hotel or convention center. that can save a lot of hassle when it comes to being on the road. Of course, it entails a small fee, but if you’re traveling for business, you can expense it.