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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Mumbai?",
        "answer": "Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport offers taxis, app-based cabs, car rentals, suburban trains, metro, and buses for getting to the city. The most used and fastest option is typically an app-based cab or prepaid taxi, as they provide direct, door-to-door service without the complexity of public transit. The new metro line has stations at both terminals and connects to key areas, while suburban trains at nearby Vile Parle and Andheri stations offer a cheap but crowded alternative. Luxury AC buses serve farther suburbs, and local BEST buses link the terminals to railway stations. Overall, app-based cabs and taxis are the most popular choice for their convenience and speed.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Austin to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Austin to Mumbai, but a connecting overnight itinerary exists where the long leg is a red-eye: British Airways departs Austin at 5:55 PM and arrives at London Heathrow at 9:15 AM the next morning, then connects to Virgin Atlantic after a 3-hour-10-minute layover.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Austin to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Austin to Mumbai. The most common one-stop routing connects through London Heathrow, with British Airways operating the long-haul leg to London and Virgin Atlantic completing the journey to Mumbai; this pattern appears once daily. Other connecting itineraries are possible but not detailed in the available schedule data. Typical per‑carrier fares are not provided for this route.",
        "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.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Austin and Mumbai?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Doha, Dubai, London and Frankfurt, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers, with Doha and Dubai providing visa‑free transit for many nationalities."
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      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "November to February offers mild, dry weather and lower humidity, avoiding the monsoon and peak summer heat."
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      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival, a valid Indian visa or e‑visa, proof of onward or return travel, a credit card for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Mumbai?",
        "answer": "Mumbai has one main airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), which serves all commercial flights into the city."
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      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Austin, you can take Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 bus directly to the airport, which is the most popular and affordable public transit option. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide door-to-door convenience and are the fastest way to reach AUS, typically taking about 15–20 minutes. Driving yourself is also an option, with on-site parking available in garages or economy lots, though costs are higher and spaces can fill up during peak travel times.",
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        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Mumbai airport?",
        "answer": "Mumbai Airport (BOM) does not have an on-site transit hotel or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but there are bed-like benches in both Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 2 (international). Several full-service hotels are located right next to the airport, including options like Novotel and Fairmont, though they are not directly connected by an internal shuttle and require a short walk or ride.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) offers currency exchange services through banks and forex counters located in both the arrivals and departures areas of Terminal 2, and prayer rooms or multi-faith spaces are available within the terminal for passengers. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport, with access points in all passenger areas.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Austin and Mumbai airports?",
        "answer": "At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), wheelchair services and escorts for travelers with mobility or visual impairments are available through your airline — contact them ahead of your trip to coordinate. The terminal features accessible elevators, contrasting floor surfaces for the visually impaired, and a hearing loop near Gates 1–12, with pet relief areas for service animals. At Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), dedicated special assistance is provided from check-in to boarding, including wheelchair desks at departure gates; ambulance transfers for stretcher passengers require a 48-hour advance request through the airline. While Mumbai offers paid private mobility assistance and braille help phones, specific children's play areas are not detailed in the accessibility information for either airport.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Austin and Mumbai. On typical connecting itineraries, the long transatlantic or long-haul leg is most often operated by an Airbus A350-1000, with a Boeing 787-9 on the shorter connecting segment, usually via London Heathrow. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but widebody types like the A350 and 787 are the common workhorses on this route.",
        "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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?",
        "answer": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has a Delta Sky Club in the main terminal, accessible to Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and American Express Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders, featuring a bar and seating areas. A Priority Pass-affiliated lounge is also available, though it may be a shared-use facility rather than a dedicated independent lounge. For other airlines, no branded lounges like an American Admirals Club or United Club are known to exist at AUS, so passengers on those carriers would need to rely on the Priority Pass option or the Delta Sky Club if eligible.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies on Austin–Mumbai flights depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins usually offer two checked bags and a larger carry‑on allowance."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Mumbai?",
        "answer": "Austin to Mumbai flights typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select connecting itineraries."
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      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible, premium, and business‑class tickets typically allow them, while deeply discounted economy fares rarely do, and you should confirm with your specific carrier before travel."
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