{"response": {"Key": "BWI-AUS", "orig": {"code": "BWI", "type": "airport", "city": "Baltimore", "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland", "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "The flight from Baltimore to Austin is about 1,340 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes, while the return leg is about 3 hours and 15 minutes — making the eastbound direction shorter. Southwest operates daily service on 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 Austin?", "answer": "From Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular and fastest way to reach downtown, with pickups at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Taxis are available from companies like ATX Co-Op Taxi and Z-Trip, and Capital Metro’s high-frequency Route 20 bus provides a budget-friendly public transit option. Rental cars are on-site from multiple agencies, and accessible rideshare pickups are offered at the Mobility Assistance Zone for passengers with mobility needs.", "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"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Baltimore to Austin are August and September, with average fares around $339 and $341. The most expensive months are June and October, averaging $452 and $442, with May also relatively pricey at $419.", "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 Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "For flights from Baltimore to Austin, the best time to book is about 4 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average fare around $232 in that window. Booking exactly 35 days out can score the lowest price at $215, while buying more than 5 months early or last minute tends to push fares above $300. Summer and holiday periods typically shift the ideal window earlier — aim for 6 to 10 weeks out during those peak times.", "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 Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "Yes, Southwest operates nonstop red‑eye flights from Baltimore to Austin, with eight weekly departures on Monday through Friday and Sunday. Typical departure times are between 9:05 PM and 9:55 PM. Southwest’s red‑eyes on this route are scheduled to land just after midnight in the early hours, arriving the same calendar day as departure.", "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 Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines flies nonstop between Baltimore and Austin, with up to 112 weekly flights operating daily. Fares on this route typically run around $200 to $300, though prices vary by date and booking time.", "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 Baltimore and Austin?", "answer": "Frequent layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Nashville. These hubs offer broad domestic connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive."}, "q9": {"question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "On the Baltimore to Austin route, Southwest Airlines achieves an on-time arrival rate of 78.3%, with a cancellation rate of 1.3%. This means about four out of five flights land within 15 minutes of schedule, and cancellations are rare.", "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"]}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Austin?", "answer": "March to May and October to November have pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Austin?", "answer": "Austin has only one airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located about 8 miles southeast of downtown. It serves all commercial flights and is convenient for the city centre and attractions."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Baltimore, the fastest and most popular option is the MARC train or Amtrak from Penn Station, which reaches the BWI Rail Station in about 30 minutes; a free shuttle then connects to the terminal. The MTA Light Rail also runs directly to the airport with more stops but a slightly longer ride. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while driving and parking in hourly, daily, or long-term garages is straightforward via I-195.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dc", "title": "Washington, DC | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/flights/air-traffic-map", "title": "Air Traffic Map | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-05T14:00:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Marshall%20Airport%20Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:44Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Austin airport?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. The closest hotels are located just off‑airport property along Highway 71, with many offering free shuttle service to/from the Barbara Jordan Terminal. For a sleep‑friendly rest inside the terminal, the best spots are the quieter gate areas at the far end, where you’ll find a few wider benches.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/austin.htm", "title": "Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:50:28Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/austin-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - 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": "2018-08-03T08:57:19Z"}, {"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://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://www.austintexas.gov/es/node/90015", "title": "The Fly AUS Blog", "time_published": "2025-08-27T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Bergstrom Intl Airport?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the Barbara Jordan Terminal; simply connect to the “AUS Free Wi‑Fi” network. A prayer room and chapel are available on the upper level near Gate 12, and a second quiet reflection room is located post‑security across from Gate 22. Currency exchange services are not currently provided at AUS, so travelers should obtain U.S. dollars before arriving or use ATMs and card payments in the terminal.", "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://www.austintexas.gov/airport", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.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/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom%20International%20Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T23:51:00Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Baltimore and Austin airports?", "answer": "At BWI, wheelchair assistance is provided by airlines through vendors like Prospect Airport Services and Prosegur, and the airport participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program with complimentary lanyards available at information desks; family restrooms with adult changing tables are located throughout the terminal. At AUS, airlines offer wheelchair and escort services—request at least 48 hours in advance—and the terminal has level floors, accessible shuttles, and a Mobility Assistance Zone for rideshare pickups, with pet relief areas available both before and after security. Both airports have TSA Cares helplines for additional screening support.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/customer-service/", "title": "Customer Service | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T21:13:35Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/hidden-disabilities-sunflower/", "title": "Hidden Disabilities Sunflower | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T14:19:03Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore-Washington_International_Thurgood_Marshall_Airport", "title": "Baltimore/Washington International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-04-08T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Rail%20Station", "title": "BWI Rail Station", "time_published": "2025-12-17T17:16:27Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2022-05-30T10:48:30Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Baltimore–Austin flights are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737-800, both operated by Southwest. On connecting itineraries, the same two types dominate the longer legs, along with occasional appearances of the Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A321-100, and some regional jets like the Embraer 170/175 on shorter feeder segments. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody jets.", "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 Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the only carrier flying nonstop between Baltimore and Austin, and it belongs to no global airline alliance. Other alliances (oneworld, Star Alliance, SkyTeam) may serve the route via connections, but no alliance member operates or markets a nonstop on BWI–AUS.", "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 Baltimore?", "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) has two airside lounge options: The Club BWI in Concourse D and Minute Suites in Concourse C. The Club BWI is a 2,200-square-foot Priority Pass and American Express Platinum-accessible lounge open from 4:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., offering complimentary food and drinks, Wi‑Fi, and distinct zones for relaxing or working. Minute Suites provides private sleep pods for recharging, open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Neither Delta, American, nor United operates a branded lounge at BWI.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/baltimore-washington-international-thurgood-marshall", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex CA", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/baltimorewashington-md-intl/bwi21s-roam-fitness", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI/The-Club-BWI-Main-Terminal-Concourse-D-GuwkmjxsKB/?hub=in_benefits_related_pages_why_american_express", "title": "The Club BWI at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/customer-service/", "title": "Customer Service | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T21:13:35Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Baltimore–Austin flights depends on the airline and fare. Basic Economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag; standard economy typically allows a carry‑on and a personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Some premium fares or airline status may include a checked bag at no extra cost."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Baltimore to Austin?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to Austin mainly offer Economy seating; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business class are not common on this domestic route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}