@Mike-And-Jane0
@William1274 "the automated message also informs me the guest will receive a full refund UNDER MY CANCELLATION POLICY. We have a STRICT policy in place."
Of course the cancellation policy IS changed! Being automatically 'opted-in' to an optional cancellation policy is sure having your cancellation policy changed.
Convenient mistake, but not for @William1274 benefit.
Interesting wording in the temporary policy... "You can switch it off at any time." That almost presumes the policy to already be switched on.
Furthermore - "After that, guests can cancel up to 24 hours before check-in and get a refund of the nightly rate and the cleaning fee, but not the service fee" Airbnb are SO generous when it comes to giving away Hosts' income but that booking fee is staying in Airbnb's coffers!
Already guests are enquiring about cancelling June bookings so my feelings are that any bookings for June will just be a placebo. Possibly very easy to claim EC for transport issues for a guest, easier to get a 100% refund with this policy than with Covid-19 as it is "agreed" by Hosts. And Hosts left thinking they might have a booking until the last minute and no compensation.