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Lawsuit says Expedia forced hotel overspending up to 30 percent

The suit accuses the booking giant of breaking federal antitrust law and could affect millions of customers; a claim so far, not a finding.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Kenji Moonfield on Wake Up, America
Published 5:30 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Feel Like You’re Overpaying for Hotels? Blame Expedia, a New Lawsuit Says.”
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:30 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Kenji Moonfield.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA new federal antitrust lawsuit accuses Expedia of forcing millions of customers to overspend on hotel rooms by as much as thirty percent.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThirty percent. That's not a hotel room, that's a down payment on a very small cabin.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the group chat said book it now, and the app said book it now, and apparently we all paid extra for the vibe of a lobby.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe suit is a claim so far, and Expedia has not been found to have done anything wrong.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe told you a few minutes ago it names the company, and it could reach anyone who booked a room through it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnyone. I'm checking my receipts.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDale has receipts?

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