Another Steve, "Numbers and Facts". There are people out that that think numbers are objective data. Not in real world applications they arent. Even the concept of a "Fact" falters in real world applications. I wish it were true, but ..... life experience proves differently.
I am ashamed to admit that I hard copied this from a Google AI response to me looking for a quote:
"The phrase "figures don't lie, but liars can figure" is a well-known saying. It highlights the idea that while numerical data itself is objective, it can be manipulated or presented in a misleading way to support a particular argument or narrative. This can be done by selecting specific data, using deceptive calculations, or omitting crucial context."
The only thing that I might argue is "it can be manipulated ..." should read "it is always manipulated ..." Sometimes for nefarious reasons and sometimes just personal bias showing through.
In this case it might be argued that the FIRST PLACE airline was chosen in hopes of generating more income for the company that prepared the data. But again, in all fairness I do enjoy these surveys because they make me think and question. So thank you MarkK for posting.