EX-23.1 3 a2057157zex-23_1.txt EXHIBIT 23.1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the Registration Statements on Form S-4 of USA Networks, Inc. and Expedia, Inc. and the related Prospectuses of USA Networks, Inc. and Expedia, Inc. and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 1, 2001 (except for note 3 as to which the date is March 22, 2001), with respect to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of USA Networks, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP New York, New York August 17, 2001