Skift Take
This seems to be a trial balloon. No active talks are underway. But it makes intuitive sense given Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's past and current ties with Expedia.
In what will be every travel industry dealmaker's wet dream come true, Uber has explored buying Expedia in recent weeks, according to a speculative report in FT this evening.
An Expedia spokesperson told Skift that the company isn't commenting. No formal approach has been made to Expedia, and there are currently no active discussions.
Why it matters: This would be Uber’s largest acquisit