do You want to rent a home on Airbnb during the February holidays ? Attention, the platform of rental accommodation between individuals considered that the Covid is no longer a case of force majeure, and the refund is not automatic.
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[updated January 22, 2021 at 15h23] Became a staple of the seasonal hiring since its creation there are more than 10 years, the site Airbnb has experienced a significant decrease in reservations since the beginning of the crisis of coronavirus. A few days before the beginning of the February holidays for area A on the 6th February next, several questions arise : is it necessary to book his / her stay or better to wait for the next announcements of the government and a possible hardening measures ? In this regard, the secretary of State in charge of Tourism has called on the French to be cautious on their schedule of travel for February holidays : “Attention, we are in a time when some indicators are climbing back up, we are going to look at that more closely in a few days and I urge them to be cautious. The French, as we have seen in recent months, given this uncertainty, have adapted, most of the time with bookings from ultra last minute”.
If you decide to book a property on Airbnb, you will be able to be refunded in the event of reconfinement or unable to leave ? The booking platform has recently updated its policy related to the event of force majeure. For reservations and experiences that occur on or after march 14, 2020, the cancellations related to the COVID-19 are always excluded, unless the traveler or the host is sick. Airbnb considers that the Covid is no longer a case of force majeure because now we know that we can be confined, and the refund will be made at the discretion of the owner.
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How to connect to his account Airbnb ?
to log on To Airbnb to book an accommodation or manage your booking, click on the “Connection” tab at the top right on the home page of the site. You can then sign in using your account Facebook, your Google account or by entering your email address and your chosen password at the time of your registration on the site.
What is the commission for Airbnb ?
By booking a property on Airbnb, you will have to pay a service fee equal to the processing of credit cards and services such as user assistance 24h/24 in case of a problem. This commission is usually less than 13 % of the subtotal of the reservation (the rate is per night + cleaning fee and the additional costs). As the host, be aware that you are subject to these service charges. They are to the tune of 3% each time a reservation is made on the website.
Can I cancel my booking Airbnb at no cost ?
passengers who make a new reservation will not be refunded under the new policy to cases of force majeure if they cancel due to the COVID-19, except in the case where they would be sick. Please therefore ensure that the conditions of cancellation of your host is flexible enough.
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