It’s no secret that most airlines aren’t going to be winning any awards for cleanliness.

But one woman’s story on Extra might really make you think.

So how dirty are airplanes? And what can you do to protect yourself?

Find out in this clip:

Although prices are going up, it’s not too late to find travel deals this holiday season! Peter appeared on CNN’s Your Bottom Line this weekend to share some steals and deals this holiday season.

As you may have heard, Peter’s philosophy is that Thanksgiving is the obligatory dysfunctional family get-together, and traveling on the Wednesday before the holiday is just asking for trouble.

The same deal goes for Christmas vacation.

It’s not too late to find holiday deals!

Set your DVR or tune into CNN this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. EST when Peter will appear on “Your Bottom Line” with Gerri Willis, talking about how to score last-minute travel deals for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Check NBC on Monday where Peter will appear on Extra’s “Lifechangers” segment … the real-live version of the self-help section on finance, fitness, relationships, and, of course, travel!

One big fear that many travelers have is having their passport lost or stolen.

For some, that means their trip is cancelled or their return is delayed.

But if you’re prepared and know what to do, you can get a new passport relatively quickly.

During a San Francisco layover, Peter stopped by the studio of The View From the Bay, to talk with his old Good Morning America colleague Spencer Christian and co-host Janelle Wang about the fast-approaching holiday travel season.

Find out how you can avoid budget-busting fees and get advice on travel tips that make your travels easier.

As anyone who’s flown recently knows, it’s the little extra charges can really add up. Get tips on how to save when you stay, including how to avoid a hotel’s “double-dipping.”

Plus, learn how to read the fine print on that room service bill to escape unnecessary charges.

And step away from the minibar!

It’s no secret that some hotels and resorts are tacking on more and more fees.

These days, there’s everything from a “resort fee” to use the swimming pool or tennis courts, to mandatory tips for everyone from the maid to the bellman.

But there is something you can do to fight back.

One of the most common travel questions of all time has to be: “Do I need (and should I buy) travel insurance?”

In some situations, like quick visit to Aunt Millie in Wichita, the answer is probably not. But in lots of other situations, it can be a great idea.

Find out the latest about when to buy travel insurance, and what kinds of travel insurance you should consider.