Pete Muntean

Pete Muntean is a CNN correspondent based in Washington, D.C., where he covers aviation and transportation as well as general assignment stories for the network. A pilot and flight instructor, he came to CNN in 2020 after a decade in local news. He previously worked for WUSA9 in Washington, D.C., covering aviation issues and general assignments, and WGAL News 8 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he covered two gubernatorial administrations and earned an Emmy nomination for exposing wasteful spending by state lawmakers. Muntean has a lifetime of experience in aviation; he is a commercial pilot with a Certificated Flight Instructor - Instrument certification and competes in aerobatic flying competitions. He began his broadcasting career as an intern at CNN Center in Atlanta.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/pete-muntean

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The article seems to imply that the FAA's oversight is insufficient, which could be seen as a bias against the FAA.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose that Pete Muntean is a pilot and flight instructor, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing, according to recorded air traffic control audio from one of the pilots. However, this information was not provided by any source other than Pete Muntean's statement in his article.

Deceptions

76%

Examples:

  • The title implies that an engine cover fell off a Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight from Denver and struck the wing flap. However, this information was not provided by any source other than Pete Muntean's statement in his article.

Recent Articles

Major US Airlines Sue Transportation Department Over New Regulations Mandating Up-front Disclosure of Fees

Major US Airlines Sue Transportation Department Over New Regulations Mandating Up-front Disclosure of Fees

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Major US airlines and their trade group, Airlines for America, have filed lawsuits against the Transportation Department over new regulations requiring up-front disclosure of fees. The lawsuit argues that the rules are an overreach and could confuse customers. The regulations, set to go into effect on July 1, aim to save consumers $500 million annually by ending 'bait-and-switch' tactics and making it easier for travelers to compare flight costs.
Southwest Flight 3695 Engine Cover Falls Off During Takeoff, FAA Opens Investigation

Southwest Flight 3695 Engine Cover Falls Off During Takeoff, FAA Opens Investigation

Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 A Boeing 737-800 plane on a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston experienced an engine cover falling off during takeoff, prompting the FAA to launch an investigation. No injuries were reported.

Horizon Air Flight Diversion Renews Scrutiny on Pilot Mental Health

Broke On: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 A Horizon Air flight was diverted due to the erratic behavior of the pilot, sparking renewed scrutiny on the mental health of pilots. The FAA does not require formal mental health assessments for pilots, relying instead on self-reporting.