Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe. 

Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Unbalanced reporting

Presenting only one side of an issue or only quoting stakeholders with a shared interest, without including neutral or critical perspectives where they are reasonably relevant.

The article exclusively quotes: - Alain Bievre, Chairman of the Board of Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport - Hafsah Abdulsalam, CEO of Liat Air - Rodrigue Solitude, General Director of the Guadeloupe Islands Tourism Board All three are directly invested in promoting the routes and speak in uniformly positive terms: - “mark a major step for Guadeloupe Maryse Condé.” - “This success is the result of prospecting work carried out by our teams… confirms our desire to position our airport as a major tool for the economic and tourist development of the Guadeloupe Islands.” - “Reconnecting Antigua with Guadeloupe restores a vital link between our islands, one that strengthens family ties, fuels economic activity and enriches the cultural fabric of the Caribbean.” - “opens seamless access to one of the region’s most dynamic tourism markets…” - “New routes are always excellent news for our archipelago…” No independent aviation analysts, passenger representatives, competing airlines, or environmental/economic experts are cited. Potential downsides (fares, reliability, environmental impact, risk of route failure, competition effects) are not mentioned.

3 suggestions

Include at least one independent aviation or tourism analyst to comment on the likely demand, sustainability, and risks of the new routes (e.g., load factors needed for viability, competition with other carriers, historical performance of similar routes).

Add a brief paragraph noting any known challenges or uncertainties, such as regional airline financial instability, past issues with similar routes, or environmental concerns about increased air traffic, even if stakeholders are optimistic.

Clarify that the quoted statements represent the views of the airport, airline, and tourism board, and balance them with neutral factual context (e.g., current connectivity gaps, historical service interruptions in the region).

Appeal to emotion

Using emotionally positive language to create a favorable impression without providing proportional evidence or data.

Several phrases in stakeholder quotes are emotionally loaded and promotional rather than strictly descriptive: - “restores a vital link between our islands, one that strengthens family ties, fuels economic activity and enriches the cultural fabric of the Caribbean.” - “opens seamless access to one of the region’s most dynamic tourism markets — not only from the Caribbean, but from the European corridor.” - “delivering greater choice, enhanced accessibility and expanded opportunities for our travellers, businesses and communities across our region.” - “New routes are always excellent news for our archipelago because they foster not only tourist exchanges but also the coming together of cultures, history and traditions.” These statements emphasize emotional and aspirational benefits (family ties, cultural fabric, ‘always excellent news’) without accompanying data (e.g., projected passenger numbers, economic impact studies). While they are clearly attributed quotes, they still function as promotional appeals.

3 suggestions

Pair emotional or aspirational claims with concrete data or references, such as projected passenger volumes, estimated economic impact, or historical data from similar routes (e.g., “According to the airport’s projections, the routes are expected to carry X passengers annually and generate Y in tourism revenue.”).

Qualify broad emotional statements with more neutral wording in the narrative sections, for example: instead of repeating that the link is ‘vital’, the article could say, “Officials described the link as important for family travel and regional commerce.”

Add a sentence noting that these are promotional expectations rather than guaranteed outcomes, e.g., “Airport and airline officials expressed optimism that the routes will strengthen family and economic ties, though no independent impact assessment has yet been published.”

Oversimplification

Presenting a complex situation as uniformly positive or straightforward, without acknowledging potential complications or trade-offs.

Statements such as: - “New routes are always excellent news for our archipelago…” - “These routes… realise the diversification strategy adopted by the management board. This success is the result of prospecting work carried out by our teams…” imply that new routes are inherently and uniformly beneficial, without acknowledging that routes can fail, be unprofitable, or have environmental and competitive impacts. The article does not mention any potential risks (e.g., financial sustainability, competition, environmental concerns, or possible service disruptions), which simplifies the reality of regional aviation.

3 suggestions

Replace absolute formulations like “always excellent news” with more measured language, e.g., “generally seen as positive for tourism and connectivity, though their long-term success depends on demand and operational performance.”

Include a short contextual note on the broader challenges of Caribbean regional aviation (e.g., past financial difficulties of regional carriers, route volatility) to show that route launches are part of a more complex landscape.

If available, reference any conditions or uncertainties (e.g., subject to regulatory approvals, dependent on demand) to avoid implying guaranteed success.

Selective use of sources

Relying only on sources that share a common interest or perspective, which can skew the overall impression even if individual statements are accurate.

All quoted sources are institutional stakeholders who benefit from the new routes: - Airport chairman (Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport) - Liat Air CEO - Guadeloupe Islands Tourism Board director No passengers, travel agents, competing airlines, independent tourism boards, or neutral experts are cited. This selection naturally emphasizes the benefits and strategic success of the initiative, without any balancing commentary.

3 suggestions

Add comments from at least one neutral or independent source, such as a regional aviation analyst, a tourism economist, or a consumer advocacy group, to provide context on pricing, reliability, and likely impact.

Include a brief reaction from a passenger or travel agent about how the new routes might affect travel options and costs, which can ground the story in user experience rather than only institutional perspectives.

If no independent sources are available, explicitly state that the article is based on a press release or statements from the involved institutions, so readers understand the origin and potential promotional nature of the information.