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The Points Guy LLC is a travel media platform that provides expert insights and tools to help readers travel better, spend smarter, and explore further. The site covers topics related to travel, credit cards, loyalty programs, and more. The content is fact-checked and vetted by multiple editors for accuracy.

91%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no instances of blatant bias.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of conflicts of interest reported in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article 'JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes retiring; Joanna Geraghty to be 1st woman CEO at major US carrier', there is a contradiction in stating that JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes will retire on February 12th due to health reasons without providing any evidence or documentation.
  • There are minor contradictions in the article 'Exclusive: Apple explains how the new MacBook Air was designed for travel', specifically regarding the thickness and durability of the new MacBook Air.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article 'United MileagePlus now lets you pool your miles with family and friends', there are multiple misleading statements regarding how the mileage pooling feature works.
  • The article 'JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes retiring; Joanna Geraghty to be 1st woman CEO at major US carrier' contains contradictory information about JetBlue's current financial situation.

Recent Articles

  • Microsoft Windows Issue Causes Chaos: Over 14,000 US Flights Canceled, Delta Hardest Hit

    Microsoft Windows Issue Causes Chaos: Over 14,000 US Flights Canceled, Delta Hardest Hit

    Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 An unspecified technological issue caused widespread disruption to airline operations worldwide from July 19-21, 2024, affecting Microsoft Windows operating systems and crew tracking tools. Delta Air Lines was severely impacted, cancelling over 3,500 flights and stranding thousands of passengers at major airports like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The root cause was not a security incident or cyberattack but rather an issue with Windows clients.
  • American Airlines Suspends Flights to Europe and South America Due to Boeing 787 Delivery Delays: A Look at the Impact on the Carrier's International Routes

    American Airlines Suspends Flights to Europe and South America Due to Boeing 787 Delivery Delays: A Look at the Impact on the Carrier's International Routes

    Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 American Airlines suspends flights to Europe and South America due to Boeing 787 delivery delays, affecting 12 routes. The airline will take delivery of only 22 new mainline aircraft in 2024 instead of the prior estimate. CEO Robert Isom expresses frustration with Boeing's poor performance and praises Embraer for reliable deliveries.
  • New Biden Administration Rules: Airline Refunds, Ancillary Fees Transparency Boost Consumer Protection by $500M Annually

    New Biden Administration Rules: Airline Refunds, Ancillary Fees Transparency Boost Consumer Protection by $500M Annually

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 The Biden administration introduced new airline refund and fee disclosure rules in September 2022, requiring automatic refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights within 7-20 days. Ancillary fees must be displayed upfront, saving consumers over $500 million annually.
  • New MacBook Air Laptop for Travelers: Upgraded Processor and Portable Design

    New MacBook Air Laptop for Travelers: Upgraded Processor and Portable Design

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 Apple's new MacBook Air is a travel-friendly laptop with an upgraded M3 processor and improved streaming capabilities. Its thin, light design makes it ideal for on-the-go use and has made it popular among business travelers, students, and anyone looking for a reliable device to use while traveling.
  • United Airlines Launches Miles Pooling Program for Families and Friends

    United Airlines Launches Miles Pooling Program for Families and Friends

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 United Airlines has introduced a new program called Miles Pooling that allows MileagePlus members to pool their miles with up to five family and friends. The initiating traveler can create a linked account for free, invite others who can add as many of their personal miles into the pool. Contributed miles cannot be taken out after 24 hours but can be reversed within that time frame.
  • JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Acquisition Blocked Amid Competition Concerns; Spirit Assesses Refinancing Options as Profits Struggle

    JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Acquisition Blocked Amid Competition Concerns; Spirit Assesses Refinancing Options as Profits Struggle

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A federal judge has blocked JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit Airlines due to concerns about competition in the US aviation market and potential harm to ticket prices. The decision marks a milestone in the effort to revive American antitrust law, with President Joe Biden making competition enforcement a central part of his economic policy. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines is assessing options for refinancing its 2025 debt maturities due to concerns over its balance sheet and increased operating costs. Some analysts have suggested that the airline might consider bankruptcy in order to streamline its balance sheet and reorganize into a financially robust airline, but this is not yet confirmed by either company.
  • JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Steps Down Due to Health Concerns, Joanna Geraghty Takes Over as New CEO

    JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Steps Down Due to Health Concerns, Joanna Geraghty Takes Over as New CEO

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes to step down in February, Joanna Geraghty will take over as CEO. Hayes informed the board of his intention to retire due to health concerns after leading JetBlue through turbulent times including 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina.

  • U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.2 Billion Investment in Rail Projects

    Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the allocation of $8.2 billion for 10 passenger rail projects across the country. The funding includes $6 billion for high-speed rail projects in California and Nevada, and $1 billion for a new Amtrak service between Raleigh, North Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia. The Biden-Harris Administration's goal is to double passenger numbers on America's railways by 2040. This investment is part of the infrastructure investment plan that allocated $66 billion for passenger trains, the largest sum since the formation of Amtrak in 1971.