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After Airbnb bans Kevin Donovan for life, he tries to find out why. But Airbnb won't tell him. Will it tell this consumer advocate?

Help! Airbnb banned me for life — but won’t say why

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

After Airbnb bans Kevin Donovan for life, he tries to find out why. But Airbnb won’t tell him. Will it tell this consumer advocate?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Erin Mahoney, banned by Airbnb without explanation, faces the opaque world of customer blacklists. Discover how to navigate and resolve such bans in the secretive travel industry, and what happened when she appealed...

Blacklisted by a travel company? Here’s how to avoid it — and what to do if you’re banned

February 5, 2024December 16, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

If you’re banned by a travel company, how do you get unbanned? It’s happening to more people than ever. Here’s what to do.

Categories On Travel
Why are some Uber riders banned but still driving? Uncover the puzzling reality and learn how to avoid deactivation issues.

I’ve been banned by Uber, but I can still drive for them!

January 19, 2024April 29, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Can you be banned by Uber as a rider but continue driving for them? Here’s the unbelievable but true answer.

Categories Advocacy

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