{"response": {"Key": "HOU-EDI", "orig": {"code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "EDI", "type": "airport", "city": "Edinburgh", "fullCity": "Edinburgh, Scotland", "airport": "Edinburgh Airport"}, "faq": {"q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Edinburgh?", "answer": "Edinburgh Airport offers taxis, trams, buses, car hire, and private transfers for the 8-mile trip to the city center. The tram provides a direct, frequent link to the city and is a popular choice, while the Airlink 100 express bus runs to Waverley Bridge. Taxis take about 20–25 minutes and cost roughly £25–30, making them the fastest door-to-door option. The tram and bus are the most-used public transport methods, with Lothian Buses operating extensive services. Ride-share is not explicitly mentioned, but car rentals are available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airport-edinburgh.com/transport.php", "title": "Edinburgh Airport Transport", "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airport-edinburgh.com/?day=tomorrow", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI)", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.flightpedia.org/airports/edinburgh-airport.html", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI)", "time_published": "2026-04-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Edinburgh", "title": "Transport in Edinburgh", "time_published": "2026-03-31T07:01:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Edinburgh", "title": "Transport in Edinburgh", "time_published": "2026-06-10T16:35:17Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Edinburgh are October (average $1,117), September, and April (both $1,124), while June is the most expensive with an average fare of $1,479, followed by July and December.", "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 Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Edinburgh, the best fares typically appear when booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead, with an average price around $1,097. During summer and holiday periods, that optimal window may shift slightly earlier, as demand pushes the cheapest seats a few weeks further out.", "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 Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Houston (HOU) to Edinburgh (EDI), but one‑stop itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. The overnight leg departs from a connecting hub: Delta via Atlanta (departs 10:55 PM, arrives 11:50 AM), American via Philadelphia (departs 7:20 PM, arrives 7:40 AM), JetBlue via New York JFK (departs 9:16 PM, arrives 9:20 AM), and American via New York JFK (departs 8:41 PM, arrives 8:30 AM). All arrivals are in the morning hours, landing the next morning.", "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 Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Edinburgh (EDI). Common one‑stop routings include British Airways via London Heathrow (up to 25 daily connections, with a median fare around $1,050), Delta via Atlanta (13 daily), and American via Philadelphia (4 daily). KLM via Amsterdam and Air France via Paris also appear with a few daily options, and JetBlue via New York JFK is seen occasionally. Frequencies come from a representative schedule day and may vary weekly.", "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 Houston and Edinburgh?", "answer": "Common layover cities include London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt. London Heathrow offers the most frequent connections to Edinburgh, while Amsterdam Schiphol provides efficient, single-terminal transfers. Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt are major hubs with broad onward connections, and all four allow visa-free transit for eligible nationalities."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Edinburgh?", "answer": "May, June, and September offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists than the peak summer festival months."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay; U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourism but must obtain an ETA before travel to the UK. Carry proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination or insurance documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Edinburgh?", "answer": "Edinburgh has only one commercial airport, Edinburgh Airport, located about 8 miles west of the city centre. It serves all flights to the region, with routes across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, and offers tram, bus, and taxi connections to downtown."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, you can reach William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) by taxi, ride-share (Uber/Lyft), rental car, or shuttle bus, with the trip taking about 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-share and taxi are the most popular and convenient options, offering door-to-door service at a moderate cost. Public transit is limited—there is no direct rail link, but METRO bus route 73 serves the airport from the nearby Fannin South Transit Center, which connects to the light rail system. Driving yourself is also an option, with several parking choices at the airport including terminal garages and economy lots.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef", "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Edinburgh airport?", "answer": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The nearest hotels, such as the Hampton by Hilton and Moxy Edinburgh Airport, are located just outside the terminal and can be reached via a short walk or a shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/edinburgh-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Edinburgh Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-09-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-edinburgh-airport.htm", "title": "Edinburgh Airport Guide – Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-27T15:08:50Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/edinburgh/activities/private_one_way_transfer_edinburgh_airport_to_edinburgh-XI1GZ1", "title": "Private One way Transfer Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh", "time_published": "2026-02-28T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/edinburgh/activities/private_one_way_transfer_from_edinburgh_to_edinburgh_airport-XXC7BE?property=EDICY", "title": "Private One-Way Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airport-edinburgh.com/?day=tomorrow", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI)", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/edinburgh/activities/edinburgh_airport_edi_to_edinburgh_accommodation_round_trip_private_transfer-XGXT4Y?property=EDIEU", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Accommodation - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-03-11T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Edinburgh Airport?", "answer": "Edinburgh Airport offers currency exchange services within its single terminal, along with a multi-faith prayer room for passengers. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal, with access points located in all public areas including the departure lounge and arrivals hall.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airport-edinburgh.com/?day=tomorrow", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI)", "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airport-edinburgh.com/", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI)"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Airport", "title": "Edinburgh Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:58:51Z"}, {"url": "http://www.flightpedia.org/airports/edinburgh-airport.html", "title": "Edinburgh Airport (EDI)", "time_published": "2026-04-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh%20Airport", "title": "Edinburgh Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-22T20:09:12Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Houston (HOU) to Edinburgh (EDI), so all flights involve a connection. On the long-haul leg, Boeing 777-300ERs (via London Heathrow on British Airways) and Boeing 767-300s (via Atlanta on Delta) appear most often, along with Boeing 787-9s (via Philadelphia on American), Boeing 777-300s, and Boeing 777-200s (via Amsterdam on KLM). The shorter connecting legs typically use Airbus A320-family aircraft or, less often, Boeing 737-800s and smaller regional jets. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but widebody Boeings dominate the transatlantic portion, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul segments.", "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 Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "From Houston (IAH/HOU) to Edinburgh, the main one-stop connecting carriers are British Airways (oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld), KLM (SkyTeam), Air France (SkyTeam), and JetBlue (no alliance). So oneworld and SkyTeam are the alliances that serve this route, with JetBlue as the notable unaffiliated carrier.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) does not have traditional airline-branded lounges like a Delta Sky Club or United Club, but it does offer a Priority Pass-accessible XpresSpa (XWELL) near Gate 45 in the Central Concourse, which provides massages and relaxation services in lieu of a standard lounge. Day passes are not sold, and access is limited to Priority Pass members using a lounge visit entitlement. This spa features Zero-Gravity Massage Chairs, Hydromassage Loungers, and other therapeutic beds, with hours from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/hou-tips-for-first-time-travelers", "title": "Navigating William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): Tips for First-Time Travelers", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-PT/lounges/usa/houston-tx-william-p-hobby/hou2s-xpresspa", "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. Hobby | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport HOU Lounges - HOU Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Houston–Edinburgh flights depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium and business fares provide additional allowance."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Edinburgh?", "answer": "On flights from Houston to Edinburgh, you can typically choose from Economy and flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy offered on select airlines."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}