Chairman, Senate Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Subcommittee  

"Over the last decade, consumers have saved money due to their ability to search online for the best airfare.  In our review of the Google/ITA merger, we urged that the DOJ take action to maintain this highly competitive marketplace and it appears that this settlement achieves that.   It's essential that this deal not interfere with the ability of competing online travel services to utilize ITA software, nor interfere with the vibrant competition that allows consumers to find the best bargains in the online travel industry today.  

We continue to scrutinize broader questions about the fairness of Google's search engine, and whether it preferences its own products and services to the detriment of competitors."