Editorial Policy

How we produce, verify and maintain our travel information.

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Last reviewed: June 2026 · Author: Alastair Semmens, Isles of Scilly Compare

Independence

Isles of Scilly Compare operates as a fully independent resource. We have no commercial relationships with any of the travel operators mentioned on this site — Isles of Scilly Travel, Skybus, or Penzance Helicopters. We do not accept payment, sponsorship, or any other form of compensation from operators in exchange for editorial coverage or favourable treatment.

Accuracy Standards

We aim to present accurate, up-to-date information on all aspects of travelling to the Isles of Scilly. However, transport operations are dynamic — prices change, policies are updated, services are added or removed, and weather disruptions occur. We clearly label all pricing and policy information as indicative and direct users to official operators for confirmed details before booking.

Sources

Our primary sources are the official websites of the travel operators (islesofscilly-travel.co.uk and penzancehelicopters.co.uk), publicly available press releases and announcements from operators, and where relevant, publicly available government and regulatory information. We do not rely on social media, unverified forums, or informal sources for key operational details.

Updates and Corrections

We update our content regularly. When we become aware of material errors or outdated information, we correct it promptly. If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate, please contact us via the contact page. We take correction requests seriously.

AI and Automated Content

Some structural and presentational elements of this site may use AI-assisted writing tools. We regularly review information against operator guidance and welcome corrections from operators and frequent travellers to help keep this guide accurate and up to date. Prices, timetables, luggage and pet policies, routes and seasonal availability can change — always confirm live fares, timetables, availability and rules directly with the operator before booking.

No Booking Services

Isles of Scilly Compare does not provide booking services and does not sell tickets or process travel bookings. Some outbound links to accommodation and experience providers are affiliate links from which we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; these are clearly labelled on the relevant page. Links to transport operators direct users to the official operator websites for booking.

Funding and Monetisation

Isles of Scilly Compare is free to use and independently maintained. We may earn a commission from clearly labelled affiliate links (for example Stay22 accommodation maps and Viator experiences) and a fee from paid featured business listings, at no extra cost to the user. All affiliate links and paid placements are clearly labelled on the relevant page and disclosed on our Disclaimer. We will never accept payment in exchange for a higher ranking, a more favourable comparison, or favourable editorial treatment, and the presence of an affiliate link or paid listing never influences our editorial coverage.

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