- Expedia cuts 58 jobs in latest restructuring
- Cuts take effect between late November and early December
- 71pc of cuts impact finance and data science departments
- Includes one SVP, two VPs and three directors
- Second major WARN filing in Washington state for 2026
Expedia Group has been eliminating 58 positions at its Seattle headquarters, according to a recent WARN notice filed in Washington state. The cuts are set to take effect between late November and early December, affecting roles in technology, data science, product and finance. The move follows earlier reductions this year as the online travel company streamlines operations, with executives citing advances in artificial intelligence as a factor in reorganising teams.
Expedia Group is cutting 58 jobs at its Interbay headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The travel giant disclosed the permanent layoffs through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice filed with Washington’s Employment Security Department. The staff reductions are scheduled to take place between 21 November and 1 December 2026. Unlike earlier workforce reductions that focused entirely on tech staff, this round primarily leans heavily toward corporate and analytics operations. Roughly 71pc of the cuts impact just two departments: 22 roles in finance, tax and audit, and 19 roles in data science.
The downsizing reaches senior levels and includes one Senior Vice President, two Vice Presidents, three directors and a Tax Director. Software engineers and finance managers are also affected. A spokesperson for Expedia shared that the company is simplifying its structure and reducing organisational layers to adapt its skill sets for future business needs. The state filing also noted that some actions are the result of relocating or contracting out specific operations. This is Expedia’s second major WARN filing in Washington state for 2026, following a round in January that eliminated 162 engineering, product and design roles. The company also parted ways with at least eight vice presidents in an August product and technology reshuffle driven by advancements in AI efficiency.
