Expedia Pushes Meta, Uber, Clear Partnerships

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