Expedia hit with antitrust lawsuit over inflated hotel prices

Three consumers filed a class action against Expedia Group in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, alleging violations of the Sherman and Clayton Acts. The suit claims Expedia holds about 78% of the U.S. online travel agency market and uses rate-parity contracts and automatic rate matching to keep hotel prices 15–30% higher.

• Andrews et al. v. Expedia Group was filed on October 2, 2026
• Expedia is alleged to hold about 78% of the U.S. OTA market
• Hotel commissions are around 15%, rising to 25–30% for visibility
• Proposed class covers bookings from October 2, 2022 onward