Expedia Pushes Meta, Uber, and Clear Partnerships to Own More of the Trip

Expedia used its annual Explore conference Tuesday to feature its latest partnerships with Meta and Uber, new AI tools across its brands, and a Clear airport security perk — a set of moves designed to keep the company present before travelers search and after they book.

The most notable new collaboration is with Meta. The companies are testing AI-powered conversations that turn ads into trip planning opportunities, where travelers tap into an Expedia chat directly from their social media feed.

The OTA also announced a new Clear partnership that gives One Key members tier-based pricing and faster airport security through Clear+. And Uber — which already uses Expedia to power its hotel marketplace across 2