Everything you need to know about how Airbnb's Extenuating Circumstances cancellation policy for COVID-19 works — including some key warnings for new bookings

• Like many accommodation providers, Airbnb has rolled out an Extenuating Circumstances policy to protect travelers in case of COVID-19 disruption to plans.
• However, it only applies to travelers who booked trips before March 14 with check-in dates before July 31, and even then it comes with some pretty big caveats.
• We've broken the plan down in full (as it stands at the time of publishing) so you know what you can expect if you need to cancel an Airbnb reservation. 
• Read more: Are Airbnbs safe right now?

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Travel disruptions, while nothing new, have become even more common as the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus.

Many hotels and vacation home rental platforms are changing cancellation policies in response to COVID-19. Airbnb responded to the pandemic by implementing new policies aimed at protecting both guests and hosts, including new cleaning protocols and certification, and implementing changes to its cancellation policy.  See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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