Yet another instance where booking settings mean absolutely nothing - bonus this time? Lost revenue.

[Amy-and-Brian0]

Guest who just created account, unverified, instant books for tomorrow and AirBnb blocks calendar to allow them "time to verify".

My settings shouldn't allow newly created accounts as I have "Recommendations from other hosts" checked off.

My call into support: "We will handle this as soon as possible.Thank you for your patience during this period of high call volume."

Last ticket I had with them? Response time was 2 weeks. 

Oh and the kicker is - there's no way to cancel or refuse the booking. No buttons I can push, no ability to accept or deny, nothing.

It's just a stuck in limbo "reservation"...

Thanks for destroying any chance I can get a booking from a legitimate guest.

[Emiel1]

@Amy-and-Brian0 

I know ths one, complained on the Dutch community about it:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Verhuurders/Verificatie-nieuwe-gebruikers/td-p/1327054

Accounts in a verification process should not be allowed to book (=blocking calenders).

[Emilia42]

@Emiel1

I literally just looked at your profile yesterday in remembrance. And now, here you are. 😁 Welcome back!