{"response": {"Key": "AUS-DEL", "orig": {"code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "The flight from Austin to Delhi covers about 8,360 miles. Since no nonstop service is scheduled, the trip requires at least one connection, with typical total travel time ranging roughly from 19 to 24 hours depending on the layover. Reliability data and precise flight times are not available for this route.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Delhi?", "answer": "From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line is the fastest and most-used option, reaching New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes. Prepaid taxis and app-based ride services like Uber and Ola are widely available and offer door-to-door convenience, though travel time can vary with traffic. Public buses run by DTC also serve the airport but are slower and less comfortable. Car rentals are available but rarely used for city-center transfers due to Delhi's dense traffic and parking challenges.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Delhi", "title": "Transport in Delhi", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page", "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Austin to Delhi are September (averaging $1180), April ($1243), and August ($1255), with the broader low season spanning these months plus October. The most expensive months are December (averaging $1620), June ($1556), and July ($1469), with the high season also including November.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "For flights from Austin to Delhi, the optimal booking window is 10 to 13 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $1,183. Booking around 70 days out can yield the absolute lowest price near $1,170, while last-minute tickets spike to over $1,700. During summer and holiday periods, you'll want to book even earlier—aim for 13 to 16 weeks ahead—since demand pushes prices higher and the cheapest inventory sells out faster.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "No red‑eye flights are available from Austin to Delhi — neither a nonstop overnight service nor a connecting itinerary whose long leg is a red‑eye operates on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Austin to Delhi. The most common connecting routings are through Newark on United (about 3 daily one-stop itineraries), through New York JFK on American Airlines (about 2 daily), and through San Francisco on Air India (about 1 daily). Fares are not available for this route, so I can't provide typical pricing.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Austin and Delhi?", "answer": "Common layovers include Doha, Dubai, London, and Frankfurt. Doha and Dubai offer efficient one-stop routings with broad connections across India, while London and Frankfurt provide smooth transit with no need to clear immigration if you stay airside."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?", "answer": "October to November and February to March offer mild, sunny days and avoid the extremes of summer heat and winter fog."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid Indian visa or e‑visa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination or health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?", "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport is the sole commercial airport serving Delhi. It handles all international and domestic flights and is located about 15 km southwest of the city centre."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Austin, Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides the most affordable direct link to the airport. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer door-to-door convenience from the city center and are often the fastest option outside of peak traffic. Driving and parking on-site is also possible, with two garages and an economy lot, but availability can be tight during busy periods.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal", "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Barbara_Jordan_(Austin–Bergstrom_International_Airport)", "title": "Statue of Barbara Jordan (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:13:14Z"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?", "answer": "Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 offers an on-site sleeping pod facility called Snooze at My Space, located airside near the food court, while a Holiday Inn Express is connected to the terminal via a covered walkway. Nearby Aerocity hotels like Pullman, Novotel, and Ibis are a short shuttle ride away. No capsule hotels or in-terminal hotels exist in the other terminals.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-07-01T17:37:09Z"}, {"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/tr/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Indira Gandhi Uluslararası Havalimanı, Yeni Delhi yakınındaki oteller: all.accor.com ile rezervasyon yapın", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/id/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Hotel di dekat Bandara Internasional Indira Gandhi, NEW DELHI: pesan dengan all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/india/new-delhi/activities/new_delhi_airport_to_hotels_drop_private_transfers-X66OFJ", "title": "New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers", "time_published": "2026-02-25T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?", "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has currency exchange and banking services available, as well as prayer rooms and free Wi-Fi. The airport's official website lists money exchange and banking under its facilities, and prayer rooms are provided for passengers. Free Wi-Fi is also offered throughout the terminal. Specific terminal locations for these amenities were not detailed in the available information.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_1_IGI_Airport_metro_station", "title": "Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-18T09:52:43Z"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services", "title": "Airport Facilities and Services, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Austin and Delhi airports?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport offers a range of accessibility services under its AUS For All program, including wheelchair escorts, hearing loops, and visual-contrast walkways; travelers should contact their airline at least 48 hours before departure to arrange assistance. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi provides barrier‑free facilities such as accessible restrooms, ramps, and dedicated help desks, with wheelchair and escort services available on request through the airline or airport information counters. Both airports have children’s play areas—AUS features family‑friendly spaces post‑security, while DEL offers designated play zones in its terminals—and passengers with disabilities can also request expedited security screening by notifying TSA (at AUS) or CISF (at DEL) in advance.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/about-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-0", "title": "About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Barbara_Jordan_(Austin–Bergstrom_International_Airport)", "title": "Statue of Barbara Jordan (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:13:14Z"}, {"url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?action=show-download-screen&page=Indira_Gandhi_International_Airport&title=Special:DownloadAsPdf", "title": "Download as PDF", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services/special-needs-access", "title": "Special Needs Access", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Austin to Delhi. On typical one-stop itineraries, the long-haul leg is most often a Boeing 787-9 (via Newark on United or via New York JFK on American) or a Boeing 777-300ER (via San Francisco on Air India). The domestic connection from Austin is usually a Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-800, 737-900, or 737 MAX 9 with the same airline, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and carrier. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul aircraft, but the specifics depend on the airline and the particular plane operating that day.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "From Austin to Delhi, the main one-stop connecting carriers are United (via Newark), American (via New York JFK), and Air India (via San Francisco, with the first leg on United). United and Air India are both in Star Alliance, while American is in Oneworld. Air India is the only carrier on this route that flies the long leg to Delhi itself; neither SkyTeam nor a non-aligned carrier like Emirates operates a common one-stop pattern from Austin.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?", "answer": "The only lounge I'm confident exists at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the Delta Sky Club in the main terminal, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and American Express Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders. It typically offers a full bar, complimentary food, and comfortable seating with runway views.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/austin-bergstrom-international", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Lounges - AUS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Austin–Delhi flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag. Standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Delhi?", "answer": "Flights from Austin to Delhi typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select carriers but not universally common."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible, business, and first‑class tickets generally permit same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."}}}}