Airbnb Updates Cancellation Policy: What Travelers Need to Know

Airbnb has updated its policy to include refunds for cancellations due to foreseeable weather events.

Under its updated cancellation policy, Airbnb says, guests can cancel reservations and receive refunds in cases of “foreseeable weather events,” such as hurricanes, that would result in another covered event occurring, such as large-scale utility outages. Dreamstime/TNS

By Laurie Baratti From TravelPulse

Leading vacation rental company Airbnb is updating its Extenuating Circumstances Policy, including renaming it the Major Disruptive Events Policy “to better reflect its purpose.” This will provide greater flexibility for travelers who may need to cancel their reservations when unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, extreme weather events and government-imposed travel restrictions, affect their ability to complete their stay.