How Sources Are Checked

Last checked: 2026-06-04 Editorial standard Evidence is separated from guarantees

Evidence Levels

• Official or government source: strongest for rules and policy context.
• Platform source: strongest for product behavior, fees, limits, and support flows.
• Comparable site: useful for gap analysis, never enough alone.
• Real traveler evidence: strong proof that pain exists, not proof that a solution works.

Publication Standard

Before a recommendation is treated as reliable enough to publish, it should include:

• concrete claims;
• source coverage for key claims;
• official or platform source when available;
• real traveler evidence showing the problem happens;
• applicable audience and limits;
• failure fallback;
• cautious wording;
• last checked date.

Affiliate Rule

Affiliate links belong only at high-intent decision points. They should not hide official or free alternatives.