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Andrews v. Expedia
2026–present · online hotel booking
A U.S. class action filed October 2, 2026 says Expedia's rate-parity rules keep hotel prices up. It is separate from Europe's Booking cases and has no ruling yet.
The story
Plaintiffs sued in Seattle.
They allege most-favored-nation clauses plus automatic rate matching.
This is not the EU DMA Booking file.
Why it matters
Hotel guests and independent hotels are the people who feel parity rules.
What was claimed
Parity clauses and ranking penalties extended Expedia's commission.
The other side
Expedia has long said parity stops free-riding on its marketing.
What it means for you
A new complaint does not void a hotel's contract.
Bottom line
Andrews v. Expedia is a live U.S. case filed October 2, 2026.
Timeline
2 October 2026
Parity class action
Travelers sued Expedia in the Western District of Washington.
Key dates
- Complaint
- 2 October 2026
Formal snapshot
Summary: Travelers sued Expedia on October 2, 2026 over hotel rate-parity clauses and ranking penalties. The European Booking cases are different files. No ruling is recorded.
Regulator / plaintiff argument: The complaint says Expedia stops hotels from offering a lower price on their own sites and demotes hotels that discount on other sites.
Outcome: Newly filed.
Conduct tags
Laws referenced
- Sherman Act §1 — 15 U.S.C. §1
- Sherman Act §2 — 15 U.S.C. §2
Companies
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