Gwyn Topham

Gwyn Topham is a former travel editor and assistant news editor of Guardian Unlimited, reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald, and author of a book on the dark side of cruise holidays.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/global/2007/jun/03/gwyntopham

72%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author does not mention any other factors that could influence peak summer air fares in Europe, such as competition, demand, supply, currency exchange rates, etc.
  • The author seems to have a pro-Ryanair bias as he quotes their CEO without questioning his motives or providing any alternative perspectives.
  • The author uses vague terms like 'likely' and 'may' to suggest certainty about the future of air fares and Ryanair's schedules, implying that these are already decided facts.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, he is the deputy comment editor of the Guardian and may have personal or professional interests in promoting certain views on this topic.
  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as being a shareholder or member of any aviation industry group.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • but then implies that these same issues will result in higher air fares for passengers.
  • The author contradicts himself by stating that the quality control issues at Boeing and Airbus are leading to a slowdown in production and deliveries

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • He also misrepresents the relationship between the engine problems at Airbus and Boeing by suggesting they are separate issues when they are actually related.
  • He also omits important information that could help readers understand the full context of these issues, such as how this affects other airlines or passengers.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as making unsubstantiated claims without providing any evidence or data to back them up

Recent Articles

Ryanair to Increase Summer Fares by Up to 10% Due to Boeing Delays

Ryanair to Increase Summer Fares by Up to 10% Due to Boeing Delays

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Ryanair to increase summer fares by up to 10% due to delays in Boeing aircraft delivery. Quality control issues at Boeing have caused a slowdown in production and deliveries, resulting in only 40-45 planes expected for the summer season.