New Cancellation Policy

[Sarah977]

This just came out today. But apparently doesn't include North America at this time.

https://news.airbnb.com/more-flexible-reservations-in-times-of-uncertainty/

[Maia29]

Wow! Unfair they aren't offering that here in North America! I could use that !

[Sarah977]

Read the fine print. Another "good for guests, dangle carrots for hosts" new feature. Hosts won't be paid anything, Airbnb will still retain the service fee from guests, offering them a travel credit in lieu of a refund. It's an attempt to get hosts with Strict policies to change to moderate or flexible. Like the coersion tactics to use IB.

The only part I think is good is the filter for cancellation policies. Might eliminate guests booking a strict place and then screaming about not getting a full refund if they cancel and harrasing the hosts. I think hardly any guests, except those who are veteran Airbnbers, ever bother to read the terms of the cancellation policies, let alone understand them.