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• Wotif sale to Expedia approved by ACCC

  Australia’s competition regulator has given the all clear to the $703 million travel website acquisition of Wotif.com by US giant Expedia.

• Profile IT: Expedia A/NZ director of product and e-commerce, Michael Pearson

  Working with people who love travel was a big drawcard for Michael Pearson to join Expedia.

• What You'll Pay For In-Flight Wi-Fi

  Airlines have been charging fees for seats on the emergency aisle, priority boarding, and anything resembling baggage, so it's no surprise that cheap or free Wi-Fi access isn't a typical frill. But with one in three <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/201339/wifi_available_on_1_in_3_us_planes.html">U.S. planes providing wireless Internet access</a>, we looked at the going rates for going online in the clouds.

• TripIt travel organiser

  TripIt, a Web service that tracks your flight itineraries, is a useful tool for frequent flyers. After creating an account on TripIt, you forward your travel details to plans@tripit.com, and the information becomes available on the Website moments later. The TripIt Android app brings the same service to your phone.