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Not just apartments: Airbnb’s new service that will save you stress

You can now pre-book an Airbnb airport transfer instead of searching for a taxi or local apps. A driver will wait with a sign at arrivals. Available in 125 cities.

Taxis at Bangkok Airport.
The US rental site Airbnb logo is displayed during the company's press conference in Tokyo on June 14, 2018

Court strikes down Irish police decision not to investigate Airbnb over Israeli settlements

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End of “junk fees”: Airbnb displays the total price up front

 Airbnb: Fight like a gladiator in the colosseum.

Airbnb’s Colosseum Gladiator Experience draws outrage


Airbnb executive tours Israel via helicopter after company pulls listings

Airbnb received heavy backlash when it announced in November that it would delist rental apartments in the West Bank from its platform.

A general view shows the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Arba in Hebron, in the West Bank September 11, 2018. Picture taken September 11, 2018

Airbnb says it opposes BDS – but it’s still boycotting settlements

Airbnb expressed its unequivocal rejection of the BDS movement but says it will continue to refrain from listing West Bank vacation rentals.

A 3D printed people's models are seen in front of a displayed Airbnb logo in this illustration taken, June 8, 2016

State legislators protest Airbnb boycott

The letter was titled “State Legislators to Airbnb: Don’t Restrict Free-Market Enterprise.”

Rep. Alan Clemmons delivers an address from the steps of the South Carolina Statehouse in a speech given via satellite to the Restoring Courage rally in Jerusalem in 2011

Illinois board finds Airbnb in breach of state law over settlements move

The state’s Investment Policy Boardgave Airbnb 90 days to respond before being officially added to Illinois’ prohibited investment list.

The US rental site Airbnb logo is displayed during the company's press conference in Tokyo on June 14, 2018

Airbnb: Feeble excuses for blatant bigotry

After attempts at convoluted logic, Airbnb resorts to outright fabrication in claiming that targeting Jewish/Israeli-owned properties is part of its framework.

Airbnb apartment (Illustrative)

Pence calls out Airbnb over settlements boycott

Addressing the Israeli-American Council at its conference in Florida, Pence said that the tech giant's decision was "wrong" and amounts to a boycott of the Jewish state.

US Vice President Mike Pence addresses AIPAC, March 2018

Illinois governor calls for inquiry of Airbnb over settlements policy

“We find Airbnb’s decision highly disturbing and we are calling on the company to reverse its West Bank decision,” Illinois Governor Rauner said.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner

Airbnb decision is Israel’s fault – but not for the reasons you think

By failing to head off a spectacular loss to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, Israel cost itself dearly.

Airbnb apartment (Illustrative)

Airbnb faces legal action in U.S. over West Bank settlement boycott

One claimant, represented by attorney David Abrams, sought damages of at least $75,000 and asked the Abrogation Association to bar Airbnb from operating in New York state.

Airbnb apartment (Illustrative)

Jewish-Americans sue Airbnb in Delaware, citing religious discrimination

The lawsuit asks that the court enjoin Airbnb from discriminatory practices against Israel-Jewish homeowners and seeks monetary compensation for ongoing lost rental income from Airbnb.

The US rental site Airbnb logo is displayed during the company's press conference in Tokyo on June 14, 2018