01.05.23 Airbnb Background Checks / Clark’s Christmas Travel Disruption
Airbnb hired a background check company to vet owners and renters, fueling complaints of unjustified bans, mistaken identity, and no real appeal process. Clark weighs in. Also - planes, trains and automobiles - Clark got caught in the Southwest meltdown, and recounts his 3 day journey to make it home by Christmas. Airbnb Background Checks: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Clark’s Holiday Travel Misadventures: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: USA TODAY: Does Airbnb do criminal background checks? Yes. Policy sparks backlash among consumers [The Washington Post] Long a fan favorite, Southwest’s model now faces questions NYTimes.com: The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest’s Failure Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book The Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise How To Use 'Vacations To Go' To Find Bargain Cruises Should I Tip on a Cruise? Taxes - Clark Howard Community How To Open a Roth IRA U.S. Bank Savings Account Rates - Bankrate 8 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in 2022-Clark.com Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices