What’s a story, and what’s a source?

Updated

A first-person voice should make the source of a claim clearer, not harder to see.

My experience

When I describe my own trip, I’ll say what I did and what I observed. Booking a future trip doesn’t establish what the flight, hotel or service will be like. One experience also doesn’t establish how a company always behaves.

My view

Commentary is my interpretation. You may value time, comfort, points or flexibility differently. I’ll try to make the trade-off visible rather than present my choice as a universal answer.

Facts and examples

Program rules belong to their current terms. When a post relies on one, the source and relevant date matter. Invented numbers or scenarios will be labelled as illustrations. The reference publications carry the deeper explanations and worked tools.

AI can help organize research and prepare drafts. It doesn’t supply my experiences or replace my review of a post presented in my voice.

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Corrections

If something is wrong or unclear, get in touch with the page address and the passage. I’ll review it and correct material errors. Please don’t send booking references or account details.