I imagine some were shaking in their boots at online travel booking sites today when Google announced their $700 million acquisition of ITA Software. As previously mentioned the search giant has been working on a deal with the travel search engine for some time now.

Airfare search is a huge business. If Google becomes the defacto airfare search engine, as it is now for web searches, it will play a game changing role in the online airline ticketing business. Even if Google continues to ...

In a previous post I mentioned that ITA Software, which many of us use for searching mileage runs, was in acquisition talks with Google. It looks like those talks are heating up as other companies including Expedia, Kayak, and Travelport are reportedly in discussions with the travel search juggernaut.

After attending the travel blog exchange (TBEX) this weekend, it's no surprise that online travel is a hot space right now with many hotels, airlines, and other companies ...

It's being reported today that Google is in talks to buy ITA Software, the engine that powers many travel sites and so many of our mileage runs.

Google Inc. is in talks to acquire ITA Software Inc., a maker of travel programs used by companies including Orbitz Worldwide Inc. and Microsoft Corp., three people familiar with the matter said.

It will be interesting to see how Google responds to Microsoft's Bing search engine that heavily promotes travel options when ...

Google, in partnership with Boingo Wireless, Advanced Wireless Group and others is providing free internet access at 47 airports now through January 15, 2010.  This is in addition to the free wifi that Google is offering on Virgin America flights.

From their FAQ:

Q. How do I sign up for complimentary WiFi?

No login or email is required, simply select the option for the complimentary WiFi and accept the terms of service.

Find out more, including which airports this service is available from at: http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/