Cancellation penalties with Airbnb with API connection?

I have to cancel my first reservation since going live with OR with API connections.  This is at the guest's request but Airbnb is dragging their feet on handling it on her end.  I think I remember reading somewhere that with the API connection there would no longer be penalties to the landlord if we cancel.  Am I remembering correctly or just wishful thinking?  Thanks

No, I'm not aware that using the API has any effect on cancellation penalties.

Thanks!