So, I posed this question to Airbnb yesterday:
Please can Airbnb explain why they have blocked the calendars of UK hosts from 6th November until December 2nd who are legally able to accept bookings from guests who are travelling for work, moving home, attending funerals.
Here is their response:
Hi Carol, thank you for your patience and understanding.
I would like to inform you that due to the government restriction in United Kingdom, dates from November 6 to December 2, 2020 were automatically blocked in your calendar. Various governments, such as United Kingdom, have requested support from Airbnb on containment efforts related to COVID-19, and automatically blocking the affected dates is one of the things done to have cooperation with the government. That being said, accepting reservations is not currently possible due to the government restriction. Would totally appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Thanks in advance for your understanding. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions—we're always more than happy to help!
Kind Regards.T
Any thoughts from fellow hosts...