[ad_1] The company had already promised close reviews of high-risk rentals, such as people renting giant homes when they live in the area. The Halloween shooting occurred at an estate that was ostensibly rented for a family gathering, but was really used to host a party with more than 100 guests. To back up the […]
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Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ following Halloween shooting
[ad_1] The executive vowed tighter scrutiny as well, including a rapid response team devoted to party houses and expanded human screening for “high-risk” rentals the company’s technology flags for closer review. These combined initiatives could take effect relatively quickly, as Chesky vowed a “10 day sprint” to review and speed up its new safety efforts. […]
Qantas completes record 19-hour flight to test limits of air travel
[ad_1] There are two more flights coming as part of Project Sunrise, Qantas’ larger effort to study health on long-haul trips. A London to Sydney flight is due in November, while a repeat New York to Sydney flight is coming in December. A decision on the initiative is expected before the end of 2019. Some […]
The Pakt Coffee Kit is a nearly perfect pour-over solution for travel
[ad_1] I typically brew coffee with a Chemex at home, and even if I’m making a single cup, pour-over is my preferred method. I use the Aeropress from time to time, but it’s not what I reach for every morning. If I really want a taste of home, I needed a compact pour-over solution that […]
Google shuts down its Trips travel planning app
[ad_1] Notes, saved places and reservations will still exist in search as long as you sign into your Google account. You’ll “soon” have the option of adding or editing notes through the search site’s travel portal. you’ll also find things to do, saved places and (in the near future) trip reservations in the Maps app, […]
United Airlines offers easier biometric clearance for frequent flyers
[ad_1] MileagePlus members can get Clear for $119 per year — not trivial, but a significant deal over the usual $179. Most United credit card holders, as well as Premium Silver, Gold and Platinum members, will pay $109. Jetsetters with a Global Services or Premier 1K membership, meanwhile, will have access for free. The arrangement […]
Airbnb makes it easier to find a place to stay on business trips
[ad_1] Airbnb wants to make it easier to find work-friendly listings, and its solution is fairly simple. Before, the company would ask if you were traveling for business at checkout. Now, it’s offering an Airbnb for Work toggle that you can select at the beginning of your search. The feature will bring up listings that […]
Airbnb Luxe offers castles, villas and islands for $1,000 per night
[ad_1] Each home listed must pass a rigorous evaluation, which considers more than 300 criteria, so you can expect to find elevated design standards, rare and unique features, chef-grade appliances and at least one bathroom per bedroom. You’ll also get a dedicated trip designer, who’s on hand to make sure your “bespoke experiences” are “truly […]
Hackers steal traveler photos and license plates from US Customs
[ad_1] A representative didn’t tell TechCrunch how much data had been taken, or how many American citizens were caught up in the breach. The agency said alerted Congress and said it was “closely monitoring” the subcontractor’s associated work. CBP said that none of the info had been spotted on either the dark web or the […]
Airbnb agrees to share data for over 17,000 NYC listings
[ad_1] Some of the data transfer won’t be completely voluntary. A judge has ordered Airbnb to comply with subpoenas by providing detailed info for “dozens” of hosts and “hundreds” of guests who’ve either listed or stayed in over a dozen buildings in three boroughs over the past seven years. The data includes sensitive material like […]