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      "code": "CUN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cancún",
      "fullCity": "Cancún, Quintana Roo",
      "airport": "Cancún Intl Airport"
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      "code": "AUS",
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      "city": "Austin",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "Cancún to Austin is about 920 miles, with a typical nonstop flight time of 2 hours 40 minutes. The return leg to Cancún is slightly shorter at 2 hours 30 minutes, a difference of about ten 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.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "Yes, American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta all fly nonstop from Cancún to Austin, each operating daily. Together they offer up to 96 weekly non‑stop flights, with Southwest alone running 35 per week at a variety of departure times through the day. The flight takes about 2 hours 40 minutes on Southwest, around 2 hours 56 minutes on American, and roughly 3 hours 10 minutes on Delta.",
        "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. 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Austin?",
        "answer": "From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to downtown, you have several ground transportation options. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer the fastest and most-used door-to-door trips, with pick-up located at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides an affordable public transit alternative. Rental cars are available from a consolidated on-site facility, and friends or family can pick you up at the arrivals curb. The airport is only about 5 miles from downtown, so all options provide a relatively short journey.",
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            "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal",
            "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport",
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            "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Cancún to Austin. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye do exist: one option routes through Miami (MIA), where the overnight leg MIA→AUS on American Airlines departs at 22:00 and arrives at 23:59 the same night, with a roughly 2h31m layover in Miami.",
        "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 Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Cancún to Austin. American operates about 47 weekly flights, Southwest around 35, and Delta roughly 14, all with daily service. Specific median fares aren't listed for this route, but Southwest and Delta tend to offer competitive pricing on this short international hop.",
        "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 Cancún and Austin?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Houston, Dallas, and Mexico City. Houston and Dallas offer many onward flights to Austin with short connections, while Mexico City provides a hub with extensive regional connectivity and efficient transfer facilities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Austin?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of onward or return travel, any required U.S. visa or ESTA, a payment method for baggage, and check if vaccination certificates are needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Austin?",
        "answer": "Austin has one main commercial airport, Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport, located about 8 miles southeast of downtown. It serves all major domestic airlines and offers direct access to the city’s attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Cancún Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Cancún International Airport (CUN) from downtown Cancún, the most popular and fastest option is a pre‑booked private shuttle or a ride‑share service, which offer door‑to‑door convenience and take about 25 minutes. Taxis are widely available and provide a similar travel time, though they tend to be more expensive than shuttles. Public buses (ADO) run from the downtown bus station to the airport and are the most economical choice, but they operate on a fixed schedule and take slightly longer. Driving yourself is possible with several on‑site parking lots, though navigating and parking add extra time compared to a direct drop‑off.",
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/lounges.php",
            "title": "Lounge Cancun Airport (CUN)",
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          },
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/terminal-3.php",
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          },
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com/private-transportation",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Private Transfers | Cancun International Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Austin airport?",
        "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The nearest hotels are off‑airport properties such as the Hilton Austin Airport, which is located on airport grounds but requires a short shuttle ride, and several other chain hotels within a few miles that offer complimentary shuttles. Inside the Barbara Jordan Terminal, overnight sleeping is restricted to passengers with a late connecting flight to an early morning departure, and all shops and restaurants close overnight.",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/austin.htm",
            "title": "Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:50:28Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/austin-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/about-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-0",
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            "title": "The Fly AUS Blog",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Bergstrom Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. The available information does not mention dedicated currency exchange offices or prayer rooms, so those amenities cannot be confirmed.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cancún and Austin airports?",
        "answer": "At Cancún International Airport (CUN), many lounges offer disabled access, and passengers can arrange wheelchair assistance through their airline, ideally 48 hours in advance. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) provides a full range of accessibility services including airline-arranged wheelchairs, escort assistance for visual or mobility impairments, hearing loops, and designated accessible parking; children's play areas are not explicitly mentioned at either airport, but families can request special assistance through their airline.",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com/vip-lounge",
            "title": "VIP Lounge Información- Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Cancún to Austin are operated by Southwest, though the specific aircraft type isn't publicly listed in the schedule for that nonstop leg. One-stop connecting itineraries most commonly use Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A321-100, and Boeing 737-900 on the longer leg via Houston (IAH) or Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on United and American, with short-leg connections on a mix of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline jets.",
        "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 Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "American Airlines (oneworld), Southwest Airlines (no alliance), and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) all fly nonstop from Cancún to Austin. Southwest is the notable unaligned carrier on this route; Star Alliance is not represented nonstop, though it 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 Cancún?",
        "answer": "Cancún International Airport has several lounge options across its terminals. In Terminal 2, you'll find the Mera Business Lounge and The Lounge Cancun (by Global Lounge Network). Terminal 3 offers the VIP Lounge by MERA Roof, a Mera Business Lounge, and The Lounge. Terminal 4 has a Mera Business Lounge for national flights, a Mera Business Lounge for international flights, and The Lounge in Partnership with Air Transat. Access typically depends on your airline, class of service, or membership programs like Priority Pass, and many of these lounges provide complimentary snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CUN",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Cancun International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/cancun-international",
            "title": "Cancun International CUN lounges - CUN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/cancun-international",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-mx/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CUN",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules on Cancún–Austin flights depend on the airline and fare. Basic economy often does not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares grant additional allowance."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cancún to Austin?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Cancún to Austin typically offer Economy and Premium Economy, with flat‑bed Business class uncommon on this short route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}