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    "Key": "FLL-HOU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "HOU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston is about 956 miles and typically takes 2 hours 45 minutes. The return flight is shorter, around 2 hours 25 minutes, due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston Hobby (HOU). It's a daily service with about 8 flights a day — 56 each week — departing from early morning through evening, and the flight takes roughly 2 hours 45 minutes.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?",
        "answer": "At William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), you can get to the city center by taxi, ride shares like Uber and Lyft, rental cars, shuttles, and buses. The airport is about 7 miles from downtown Houston, so a taxi or ride share is the fastest and most convenient option. Ride share services are the most used, offering a quick and reliable connection. There is no direct rail link, but buses and shuttles provide budget-friendly alternatives. Car rentals are also available if you prefer to drive yourself.",
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        "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"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Fort Lauderdale to Houston bottom out around $164 in late January, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are February ($175), January ($178), and April ($182), while the most expensive period is late December, when averages climb to about $238.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "For Fort Lauderdale to Houston, the sweet spot for booking is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average about $124. The cheapest single day to book is around 30 days out at $121, while booking very early (5 to 6 months ahead) can push prices above $270. For summer and holiday travel, those windows generally hold but demand peaks can compress availability, so booking a bit earlier within that 4-6 week range is wise.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights are available from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (HOU). Neither nonstop red‑eyes 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Houston Hobby, with 56 flights a week departing daily at various times throughout the day.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "On the Fort Lauderdale–Houston Hobby route, Southwest arrives on time 82.5% of the time, with cancellations at just 0.2%.",
        "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower humidity with fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "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 Houston?",
        "answer": "Houston has two main airports. George Bush Intercontinental is about 23 miles north of downtown and serves as a major hub for United Airlines with extensive domestic and international connections. William P. Hobby Airport is 7 miles southeast of downtown, dominated by Southwest Airlines, and ideal for domestic low‑cost flights and quick city access."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach FLL by public bus (Broward County Transit Route 1) or by taking Tri-Rail commuter train to the airport station and then a free shuttle bus to the terminals. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and driving yourself with on‑airport parking are also available and more convenient. The shuttle‑train combo or bus is the cheapest option, while ride‑share and taxis are faster and most popular for door‑to‑terminal convenience.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx",
            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?",
        "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminal. However, nearby hotels like the Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport offer a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Travelers can also rest in the terminal, where seating is generally comfortable and staff may provide cots during extended delays.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou",
            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-hobby-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Houston Hobby Airport Guide (HOU) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-03T12:46:13Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"
          },
          {
            "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.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houhh-houston-marriott-south-at-hobby-airport/overview/?toDate=12/31/12&groupCode=drbdrba&fromDate=12/29/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel by Hobby Airport | Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"
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        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at William P Hobby Airport?",
        "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. Information on currency exchange offices or prayer rooms and chapels is not detailed in available airport materials, so those specific amenities cannot be confirmed.",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport",
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          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou",
            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby",
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/hou-tips-for-first-time-travelers",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?event=directory&directory=FFEC8865C18342B388A8B83D41E61C88-IAH-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=HOU",
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        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and Houston airports?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance directly through their airline, and TSA Cares offers additional support with at least 72 hours’ notice. At Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), wheelchair assistance is also arranged via the airline, with accessible shuttles, elevators, ADA-compliant restrooms, and companion care facilities located between Gates 45 and 47. Both airports welcome service animals and provide accessible parking and TSA Cares support, and while neither airport currently lists dedicated children’s play areas, families can find family restrooms at HOU.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Parking/EmployeeParking",
            "title": "Employee Parking Employee Parking",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico",
            "time_published": "2026-06-28T08:51:20Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort%20Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:30:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/airport-assistance-disabled-travelers",
            "title": "What does airport assistance for disabled travelers include?",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou",
            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?directory=2016122829046305004-HOU-NDBR&event=directory&nasrId=HOU&type=ndbr",
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston are the Boeing 737-800 (operated by Southwest and United) and the Airbus A320 (operated by JetBlue), with Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 737-900 also appearing. Frontier's aircraft type isn't specified in the schedule for this route. The exact plane can vary by day and airline, but the 737 family and A320 dominate; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these modern narrowbody fleets.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston Hobby (HOU). Southwest is not a member of any global airline alliance, so no alliances serve this route nonstop — though alliance carriers may offer connecting itineraries.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), you'll find a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Delta Gold Medallion and higher elites on international itineraries, and American Express Platinum Card holders flying Delta; it typically offers a full bar, light bites, and runway views. The Escape Lounge welcomes American Express Platinum Card holders, Priority Pass members, and day-pass purchasers, and features a hot and cold buffet, a tended bar, and quiet workspaces. No other airline-branded lounges (such as United Club or American Admirals Club) operate at FLL.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB",
            "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, baggage policies vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy fares often only include a personal item and charge for carry-on and checked bags, while standard economy typically allows a carry-on and may charge for checked luggage. Check your specific airline for exact allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?",
        "answer": "Flights typically offer Economy and may include extra‑legroom Economy; flat‑bed Business class is uncommon, and Premium Economy is not standard on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not."
      }
    }
  }
}