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Travel Troubleshooter: Airbnb Freezes Account Due To User's Ukranian Address

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Q: I don't understand why Airbnb deleted my account. I've been a responsible guest with excellent reviews. Airbnb says that I violated its community standards, but I know that I didn't. The only explanation I can think of is my location. I live in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, which is near the front line of the ongoing war but remains under Ukrainian ...Read more

Travel Troubleshooter: Hampton Inn Bills Couple For Room Despite Hospitalization

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When Bill Chellis' wife falls seriously ill on the morning of a hotel stay, he does what most of us would do -- he calls the Hampton Inn in Great Falls, Montana, to cancel. But instead of compassion, he gets a bill for the full stay.

Q: My wife and I were booked to stay at the Hampton Inn in Great Falls. On the morning of our trip, she woke up ...Read more

Travel Troubleshooter: Airbnb Charges Customer For A Nonexistent Beverly Hills Rental

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Q: I booked an apartment through Airbnb in Beverly Hills, making an initial payment of $1,236. There was just one problem: The address listed for the property didn't exist. Soon after, without my consent, Airbnb charged my card another $7,080.

Airbnb then canceled my reservation and closed my account, even though I never requested either action...Read more

 

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