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    "orig": {
      "code": "IWK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Iwakuni",
      "fullCity": "Iwakuni, Japan",
      "airport": "Kintaiko Airport"
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      "code": "HND",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tokyo",
      "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan",
      "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "The flight from Iwakuni to Tokyo is about 440 miles, with a typical nonstop flight time of 1 hour 30 minutes. The return leg is slightly longer at 1 hour 40 minutes, reflecting prevailing winds.",
        "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.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Yes, ANA flies non‑stop from Iwakuni (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) daily with up to eight departures spread across the morning, afternoon, and early evening; the flight takes about 90 minutes. It is the only carrier on the route, and the schedule runs every day of the week.",
        "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. 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. 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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Haneda Airport is well-connected to central Tokyo, with the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line trains providing the fastest and most popular mass transit options, reaching stations like Tokyo and Shinagawa in about 15–30 minutes. Limousine buses, taxis, and rental cars are also available, though taxis are expensive and traffic can be heavy. Ride-sharing services are limited in Japan, so licensed taxis or app-based taxi hailing are the closest alternatives. The monorail and trains are the most used by travelers for their speed, reliability, and ease of access to the city's rail network.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/15_hf_000051.html",
            "title": "Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport - MLIT Japan"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Route",
            "title": "Haneda Route",
            "time_published": "2025-08-02T01:46:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html",
            "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism",
            "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-23T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights are available from Iwakuni (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg operate 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.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways operates nonstop flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo Haneda, with up to 56 weekly flights departing daily at various times throughout the day.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Iwakuni and Tokyo?",
        "answer": "As a domestic route, connections are rarely needed; direct flights operate between Iwakuni and Tokyo Haneda. If a connection is required, common layovers include Fukuoka or Osaka Itami, offering frequent domestic links and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn colors, and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights in Japan, bring a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or My Number card, and a payment method for baggage fees; vaccination certificates are not required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Haneda is closer to central Tokyo and ideal for domestic and many international flights. Narita is farther east and handles long‑haul international and low‑cost carriers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Kintaiko Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, which shares its runway with Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, is about 2.5 km from Iwakuni Station. The most common way to reach it from downtown is by taxi, a short and convenient ride, or by local bus from the station area. Ride-share services are generally not available, and driving and parking are typically restricted to personnel with base access, so public visitors should rely on taxis or buses.",
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            "time_published": "2025-01-06T00:40:17Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-03T15:26:35Z"
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            "title": "Suigō-Itako Bus Terminal",
            "time_published": "2025-08-11T21:00:46Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?",
        "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport has an on-site transit hotel, The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit, located airside in Terminal 3 near Boarding Gate 114, accessible without leaving the restricted area for international passengers. Additionally, armrest-free benches and cushioned seating are available for resting in Terminals 2 and 3, which are open 24 hours. No shuttle is needed for these in-terminal options, though free shuttle buses connect Terminal 3 with Terminals 1 and 2.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm",
            "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z"
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html",
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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Only All Nippon Airways (ANA), a Star Alliance member, operates nonstop flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo Haneda. No other alliances are represented by the carriers on this route; other alliances may serve it via connections.",
        "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. 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. 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Iwakuni?",
        "answer": "Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is a joint military airfield with no publicly accessible airline-branded or independent lounges like Priority Pass or Plaza Premium. The terminal is small and primarily serves military and limited commercial flights, so typical lounge amenities are not available. If you have access through military affiliation, there may be a USO or similar facility, but no commercial lounges exist.",
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      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Iwakuni to Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Flights from Iwakuni to Tokyo typically offer only Economy class, as the route is operated by regional jets without Premium Economy or flat-bed Business cabins."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares typically do not."
      }
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