How we source, review and publish

Last updated 2026-05-03

1. Bylined accountability

Every editorial page lists an editor of record. The editor of record is the person who reviewed the content end-to-end, fact-checked every claim, edited where needed, and decided the page was ready to publish. They are publicly accountable for the work: if a claim is challenged, the editor of record is the person we point readers, journalists, regulators, and competitors to. Anonymous “Editorial Team” bylines are used only as a transitional placeholder for content that pre-dates our named-byline rollout; those pages are progressively re-attributed as they are reviewed.

Each named editor on this site has a public profile page listing their credentials, experience, and the articles they have reviewed or written. Where an editor holds a recognized industry credential (for example, IATA training), the credential is described accurately. We do not claim accreditations we do not hold.

2. Two categories of editorial content

Our editorial content falls into two clear categories, and the proof requirements differ by category.

3. Sourcing rules

Where editorial analysis is involved, every factual claim links to a primary source. We do not republish raw third-party datasets wholesale; we summarize and cite. The primary sources we rely on most heavily include:

• US Department of Transportation — Bureau of Transportation Statistics

  Public-domain on-time performance, market fare, and traffic data for US-touching flights. Published monthly with a 3-4 month lag.

• FAA Aircraft Registry

  Public US tail registry with daily refresh.

• US State Department Travel Advisories

  Country-by-country travel risk and entry advisories. Public domain.

• UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

  Foreign travel advice for UK passport holders. Open Government Licence.

• Airline conditions of carriage and published seat plans

  Each carrier’s own published rules and cabin-product pages, cited inline where used.

• Manufacturer specifications

  Boeing newsroom, Airbus aircraft characteristics manuals, and public investor disclosures for fleet, retrofit, and product-launch information.

4. AI tools and outsourced drafters

We use AI tools for research scaffolding, source aggregation, and first-draft assembly — the same way a journalist might brief a research assistant. We use contract writers in the same drafting role for high-volume reference content. In every case, the bylined editor of record reviews the draft end-to-end, fact-checks every claim, edits where needed, and publishes under their own name. The drafter, AI or human, is never the byline.

We do not publish AI-generated text under fabricated names. We do not byline contract writers for work they did not personally review. We do not run scaled content programs that bypass human editorial review. These rules align with US Federal Trade Commission guidance on endorsements and Google’s policies on scaled content abuse.

5. Updates, corrections and archival

Travel is a fast-moving subject. Routes open and close, cabin products are refreshed, loyalty programs change rules. We refresh editorial pages in line with the underlying changes and stamp every published page with a “Last updated” date that reflects the most recent material edit.

When we discover or are notified of a factual error, we correct the page promptly, refresh the “Last updated” date, and where the correction is material we add a corrections note explaining what changed and when. Pages that are no longer current and that we have chosen not to refresh are marked “Archived” with the original publication date, so readers can judge currency for themselves rather than infer it.

Corrections requests can be sent to editor@bookmybusinessclass.com. We acknowledge correction requests within two business days.

6. Disclosures

None of our airline reviews, route editorials, hotel reviews, comparison pages, or guides are paid for or sponsored by the airlines, hotels, or other travel providers we cover. Our revenue comes from the consolidator margin on tickets we sell. Where a commercial relationship exists with a partner referenced in editorial content (for example, a card network, a payment processor, or a marketing partner), the relationship is disclosed inline on the page where it appears.

Star ratings displayed on airline and lounge pages are an editorial composite drawn from independent industry authorities. The full methodology is documented separately at our Ratings methodology page.

Pricing shown on listing pages is indicative consolidator pricing observed across recent booking windows. Specific quotes are priced individually against live airline inventory at the moment of request. Full pricing-and-disclosure terms appear in the legal disclosure block visible site-wide in the footer.

7. How readers can verify a claim

Where a page makes an editorial-analysis claim, the underlying source is linked inline; click through to read it directly. Where a page makes a personal-experience claim, the proof is on file even when not published — you can request the substantiation summary by emailing editor@bookmybusinessclass.com. We respond within five business days.

We welcome challenges to specific claims. The corrections inbox above is the right address for both factual disputes and policy questions about how a particular claim was sourced.

8. What we are — and what we are not

BookMyBusinessClass is operated by Elite Travel Technologies LLC, a Delaware-registered limited liability company doing business as BookMyBusinessClass.com. Our editorial team includes IATA-trained airline specialists. We sell tickets through an accredited host consolidator network with active access to airline reservation systems — the same wholesale infrastructure other US consolidators rely on.

We do not currently hold direct agency accreditation with the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation, IATAN agency accreditation, or American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) membership. Where these accreditations are added, we will announce them and reference the registration numbers concretely; until then, we describe our credentials accurately and avoid implying credentials we do not hold. This commitment to credential transparency is itself a standard we hold ourselves to: it should be possible to verify every credential we claim by the registration number we publish.

Frequently asked questions

Who writes the content on BookMyBusinessClass?

Every published page has an editor of record — the IATA-trained reviewer or company executive who reviewed the content, fact-checked the claims, and stands behind the work. Drafts may be assembled by junior team members, contracted writers, or AI tools, but the bylined editor reviews every claim and is publicly accountable for the page. We do not publish ghostwritten content under fabricated names.

Does the bylined author have to have personally flown the cabin or stayed at the hotel they review?

Yes — for any first-person claim. If the page says "I flew", "I sat in", "the meal I tried", or any equivalent personal-experience phrasing, the bylined editor must have actually done it, and we keep proof on file: boarding pass with the editor's name, gate or in-cabin photo with EXIF metadata, and any relevant receipts. For analysis pieces that summarize publicly available information ("Qatar Airways' published specifications indicate", "reviewers consistently report"), no personal travel is required, but every claim must link to a verifiable primary source.

Do you use AI to generate articles?

We use AI tools for research scaffolding, source aggregation, and draft starts — the same way a journalist might use a research assistant. We do NOT publish AI-generated content under bylined names without human review. The bylined editor reads every sentence, fact-checks every claim, edits aggressively where needed, and approves before publication. AI-drafted content that has not passed this review is never published.

Can outsourced or contract writers contribute?

Yes, as drafters. Outsourced or contract writers may research and draft articles based on a research brief with primary sources. The bylined reviewer (one of our IATA-trained editorial team or a company executive) reads, fact-checks, edits, and publishes under their own byline — they are the editor of record, not the contractor. We never byline a writer for content they did not personally review.

How do you cite sources?

Every factual claim links to a primary source where one exists: airline conditions of carriage, government publications (US Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, FAA, State.gov, GOV.UK), manufacturer specifications (Boeing, Airbus), airline media rooms, SEC filings, and reputable industry publications. We do not republish raw third-party data wholesale; we summarize and link.

What happens if a published claim turns out to be wrong?

When we discover or are notified of a factual error, we update the page, add a "Last updated" timestamp, and where the correction is material we add a corrections note explaining what changed. Outdated guides that we have decided not to refresh are stamped "Archived" with the original publication date so readers can judge currency themselves. Corrections requests can be sent to editor@bookmybusinessclass.com.

Are reviews on this site sponsored by airlines or hotels?

No. None of our airline reviews, route editorials, hotel reviews, or guides are paid for or sponsored by the airlines, hotels, or other travel providers we cover. Our revenue comes from the consolidator margin on tickets we sell. Where any commercial relationship exists with a partner mentioned in editorial content, it is disclosed inline on the page.

These standards are reviewed at minimum annually. Material changes are dated above. Prior versions are available on request.