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I have not yet been subjected to this “feature” but when I am I will just ask my guests for their phone number when they arrive.
Has this been rolled out yet?
I was able to text my incoming guest this morning
RR
Hmmm. My hamster wheel is turning… Maybe a sign, right on the door TEXT (my number) for entry.
Or since I am a software connected host who will soon be stuck paying the guests service fee a big sign inside telling them to text me directly to save 15% on future bookings… Or both.
The AI will flag any attempt to message guest for this information I am sure they will make it hard to do.
Ok, I figured out the hack I think will work 90% of the time.
A small sign inside: Free late check out may be available Text my number to check availability.
I have a too early 10:00 check out and lately I have been texting most guests to take their time and feel free to check out as late as 11:00 anyway so no real change for me:)
RR
No problem. Just make a new WhatsApp account for each guest! 
??? Most of my guests already have whatsapp accounts. But if Airbnb is going to block exchange of phone numbers even after a booking is confirmed, it won’t be possible to communicate with them by whatsapp.