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. \n\nAirbnb Background Checks: Segment 1\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\n\nClark\u2019s Holiday Travel Misadventures: Segment 3\n\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\n\n\xa0\nMentioned on the show:\n\nUSA TODAY: Does Airbnb do criminal background checks? Yes. Policy sparks backlash among consumers\n\n[The Washington Post] Long a fan favorite, Southwest\u2019s model now faces questions\n\nNYTimes.com: The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest\u2019s Failure\n\nCostco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book\n\nThe Only Way You Should Pay for a Cruise\n\nHow To Use 'Vacations To Go' To Find Bargain Cruises\n\nShould I Tip on a Cruise?\n\nTaxes - Clark Howard Community\n\nHow To Open a Roth IRA\n\nU.S. Bank Savings Account Rates - Bankrate\n\n8 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in 2022-Clark.com\n\n\nClark.com resources\n\nEpisode transcripts\n\nClark.com daily money newsletter\n\n\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices