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    "Key": "BJX-IAH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BJX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "León",
      "fullCity": "León, Guanajuato",
      "airport": "Del Bajío Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IAH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "The flight from León to Houston is about 730 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. The return leg is slightly longer at 2 hours and 16 minutes.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "Yes, United and Viva Aerobus both fly nonstop from León (BJX) to Houston (IAH). United runs up to 17 daily departures, so service is frequent and daily year-round. Viva Aerobus operates a lighter schedule — flights on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday only, with a couple of afternoon departures.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?",
        "answer": "From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), you can reach downtown Houston via taxi, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, rental cars, shuttles, limousines, and public transit. Rideshare and taxis are the fastest and most popular door-to-door choices, with airport personnel available curbside 24/7 to assist. The airport is about 23 miles north of downtown and has direct highway access, so a taxi or ride typically takes around 30–40 minutes without traffic. For budget-conscious travelers, public buses and shared shuttles offer lower-cost alternatives, though they take longer. Rental cars are convenient if you plan to explore beyond the city, with a dedicated Rental Car Center just a short shuttle ride from the terminals.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah",
            "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental",
            "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/",
            "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport",
            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305",
            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367",
            "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (",
            "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights are scheduled from León (BJX) to Houston (IAH) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg turned up in the schedule.",
        "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 León to Houston?",
        "answer": "United Airlines and Viva Aerobus operate nonstop flights from León (BJX) to Houston (IAH). United runs up to 120 weekly flights with multiple daily departures, while Viva Aerobus flies about 9 times a week on select days. Both carriers serve the route directly, giving travelers consistent nonstop options between the two cities.",
        "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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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between León and Houston?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between León (BJX) and Houston (IAH) include Mexico City, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Atlanta. Mexico City offers frequent connections and efficient transfers as a major hub for Aeromexico, while Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta provide broad networks on American and Delta, often with competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding the summer heat and crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. Check current vaccination requirements before travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?",
        "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is the primary airport for international and long‑haul flights, located about 23 miles north of downtown. William P. Hobby is closer to downtown and mainly serves domestic and Southwest Airlines routes. Use IAH for international arrivals and most connections, Hobby for regional low‑cost options."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Del Bajío Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From León city center, Unebus runs direct buses to the airport from 4:10 am to 11:30 pm, stopping at several points including Puerta del Milenio and Sams Centro Max; this is the most popular public option. Taxis are available from 4:30 am to 11:00 pm outside the terminal for a faster, door-to-door ride. Ride‑share services like Uber also operate in León and can drop you at the departures curb. Driving is straightforward via Highway 45, and the airport offers on‑site parking, though spaces fill during peak travel times.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-BJX/",
            "title": "Guanajuato airport (BJX)",
            "time_published": "2025-03-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Bajío International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:09:04Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajío_International_Airport",
            "title": "Bajío International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:06:50Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-TGZ/",
            "title": "Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport (TGZ)",
            "time_published": "2025-03-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-GDL-transportation/",
            "title": "Transfer to/from - Guadalajara airport (GDL)",
            "time_published": "2025-03-26T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?",
        "answer": "Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has one on-site hotel, the Houston Airport Marriott, located between Terminals B and C and accessible via the complimentary underground Subway train without needing a shuttle. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the airport, but nearby hotels like the Sheraton North Houston offer free shuttle service. Passengers can also book a day pass at the Marriott for a private room to rest between flights.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah",
            "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental",
            "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - 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": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/",
            "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston",
            "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
            "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport",
            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels",
            "title": "Houston Airport Marriott",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?",
        "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers currency exchange services through Travelex locations in Terminals A, B, C, D, and E. There is an interfaith chapel located pre-security in Terminal D near the international arrivals area, and a prayer room in Terminal E. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout all terminals.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah",
            "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental",
            "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/a-first-time-travelers-guide-to-houstons-bush-airport",
            "title": "How to Navigate IAH Airport: A First-Time Traveler’s Guide to Houston’s Bush Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport",
            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305",
            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=IAH",
            "title": "GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON",
            "time_published": "2000-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from León (BJX) to Houston (IAH) are typically operated with Embraer 175 and Airbus A319 aircraft, both flown by United Airlines. The Embraer 175 appears most frequently, though the exact aircraft can vary by day. Connecting itineraries, most commonly via Dallas–Fort Worth on American Airlines, generally use Boeing 737-800s on the longer leg.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Viva Aerobus (no alliance) operate nonstop between León and Houston. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but United is the only global alliance carrier flying it directly.",
        "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 León?",
        "answer": "León's Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) has one airport lounge, the VIP Lounge Bajio, located airside on the second floor opposite gate 3. It is accessible via Priority Pass membership and likely also available to business class passengers or through day passes, though specific airline eligibility is not confirmed. The lounge features air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, Wi-Fi, flight information monitors, televisions, newspapers and magazines, and conference facilities, and it is open daily from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/mexico/del-bajio-international-guanajuato-intl",
            "title": "Del Bajío International Airport BJX Lounges - BJX Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/mexico/del-bajio-international-guanajuato-intl/bjx-vip-lounge-bajio",
            "title": "VIP Lounge Bajio BJX AIRPORT Del Bajío International (Guanajuato Int'l) | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-BJX/",
            "title": "Guanajuato airport (BJX)",
            "time_published": "2025-03-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/de/en/dest/cy/guanajuato",
            "title": "Flight to Guanajuato (BJX) | Lufthansa",
            "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1357569725&title=Baj%C3%ADo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Bajío International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2005-07-02T18:14:56Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on León–Houston flights varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag but may allow a personal item only, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium fares provide more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from León to Houston?",
        "answer": "Flights from León to Houston typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, a domestic-style first class with standard recliner seats; flat-bed Business class is uncommon, and Premium Economy is generally not offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
    }
  }
}