If you want a simple and fast flight search tool, you might try the ITA Matrix software. It is owned by Google and is also the same software that powers Google Flights. The current software version, ...

Even if you've never heard of Matrix by ITA software, you've certainly seen its magic at work. It powers both Google Flights as well as KAYAK, and is the tool travel agents have used for decades to ...

ITA Matrix will help you find your ideal flight, down to the type of aircraft and length of layover. Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images You’re likely familiar with booking a flight on an airline’s ...

In a move sure to shake up the online travel world, Google (GOOG) made good on its long-rumored plans to acquire travel powerhouse ITA Software. The potential for a sea change in the way people search ...

Most deal-hunting travelers have Google’s ITA Matrix in their arsenal. The only problem is, you can’t book flights directly through Matrix. You just get the info, then search and book the flights ...

Forget Googling for the best site to get flight information and the best fare comparisons—soon, you'll just be able to use Google. Google has purchased flight information company ITA in hopes of ...

The Justice Department is close to a deal that would allow Google Inc to buy an airline ticketing software company while requiring that the software remain available to Google rivals, according to a ...

Many consumer advocates and more than a few industry groups opposed Google's acquisition of airline flight data company ITA. ITA provides commercial flight and ticketing data to most existing travel ...

Google has a knack for making waves when it pushes into new arenas, and online travel is no exception. Six months ago, Google announced its intention to buy the company that made it easy for travelers ...

Google's proposed buyout of airline fare search company ITA for $700 million sparked plenty of controversy when it was announced earlier this year, but now opponents of the deal have made their ...

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