Losing payout due to guest canceling from Hurricane

[Beth121]

So if a guest decided to cancel last min due to the Hurricane, is it fair to lose that payout as a host? I am in (central) NC but not in an evacuated area and our airport is open. We’re not even expected to get any rain until Sunday, which is the day they’d be checking out. Just doesn’t seem fair. 

[Linda108]

On the surface of it as you describe, @Beth121, it would seem unfair to the host.  However, we don't know if their flight or travel plans were affected by the evacuation and cancelled flights.  Do you?  

[Beth121]

All flights into our city have been up and running. The guest is listed as living in Costa Rica, which isn’t on the path either. 

[Sarah977]

@Beth121  I understand your frustration, but I think you're out of luck on this one, which is definitely an extenuating circumstance. Whether your airport is open or not, there are dire warnings for all over the Carolinas, and other states, as I'm sure you're aware, regarding flooding, landslides, etc. No doubt there's some guests who are just using it as an excuse to cancel penalty-free, but I imagine most are legitimately concerned about traveling anywhere in the vicinity right now.

[City-Limits-Ranch0]

Not only that, 1.5 million people are evacuating and they all have to go somewhere.  'Somewhere' is going to be absolutely full up of stressed out people. Not probably a good place for a vacation.  Perhaps your guests are concerned about how the communities are going to manage over the next few days.  I  think it is responsible to avoid traveling toward a disaster area, leaving accommodations, flights, rental cars and other necessary services available for those who can't avoid being there.   

[Victoria567]

Hello @Beth121

Your post very Unfortunately makes you come across as entitled.

Sorry but you appear to come across as placing more value on a couple of bucks rather than be concerned about the safety of guests.

It all sounds very much a case of First World problems and makes you appear selfish.

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