Holidays can be a much-needed dream getaway, but it can turn into a nightmare when you have to cancel. Navigating cancellation policies can cause a headache and lose you money.
The holiday rental company’s new guidelines will apply to all reservations taking place on or after June 6, 2024. Even better, it doesn’t matter if you booked months in advance – you might still be able to get a refund.
Declared public health emergencies and epidemics
If an epidemic or public health emergency is announced by the government of the country you’re visiting this must count.
However, things that are now considered endemic diseases like the flu or Covid-19 don’t count.
AirBnB also doesn’t count “illnesses commonly associated” with the area such as malaria in Thailand.
Government travel restrictions
This is different to the health advice as this applies to governmental advice such as evacuation orders.
Military actions and other hostilities
This includes “acts of war”, hostilities, invasions, civil war, terrorism, explosions, bombings, rebellions, riots, and insurrection.
