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    "Key": "DEN-DTT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DEN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Denver",
      "fullCity": "Denver, Colorado",
      "airport": "Denver Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "DTT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Detroit",
      "fullCity": "Detroit, Michigan",
      "airport": "Detroit Metro Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "The flight from Denver to Detroit is about 1,120 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 46 minutes. The return leg averages 3 hours and 10 minutes—about 24 minutes longer 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Detroit?",
        "answer": "At Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus offers a direct ride to downtown Detroit from both terminals for $6–$8, making it the most-used and fastest public transit option. SMART buses and the FAST limited-stop service also connect to downtown and the suburbs, while the Michigan Flyer and AirRide serve Ann Arbor and East Lansing. Taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are readily available at the Ground Transportation Centers. The airport is about 18 miles from the city center, so a taxi or ride-share typically takes 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. Most travelers heading downtown use DAX or ride-share for convenience and speed.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/dtw/other-ground-transportation/public-transportation",
            "title": "Public Transportation | Wayne County Airport Authority",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/about-dtw",
            "title": "About DTW | Wayne County Airport Authority",
            "favicon": "https://metroairport.com/themes/custom/wcaa/images/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T12:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/EC10000.html",
            "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes",
            "time_published": "2018-02-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit%20Metropolitan%20Airport",
            "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T20:15:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/EC10000.html",
            "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Denver to Detroit bottom out around $243 in late January, with the cheapest months overall being January ($246), September ($248), and February ($253). The most expensive period is late June, when average fares reach $319, and June is also the priciest month at $312.",
        "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 Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "For flights from Denver to Detroit, the best fares are typically found when booking 4 to 6 weeks in advance, with an average price around $189. Booking about 30 days ahead yields the lowest single fare at $187, while booking further out — like 180 days before — pushes prices up to about $321. For summer and holiday travel, it's wise to book closer to 8 to 10 weeks out to avoid the steepest price spikes.",
        "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 Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Denver to Detroit, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. Frontier runs a DEN→ATL red‑eye departing 11:59 PM and arriving 5:21 AM (early hours), then connecting to Detroit, and also a LAS→DTW red‑eye departing 11:17 PM arriving 6:20 AM (next morning) reached via a Denver–Las Vegas connection. United offers a DEN→IAD red‑eye departing 11:59 PM arriving 5:25 AM (early hours) with a connection onward to Detroit.",
        "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 Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Southwest, Delta, United, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Denver to Detroit. Southwest operates the most, with 55 weekly flights, followed by Delta at 48, United at 28, and Frontier at 21. Fares aren't provided for this domestic route, but all four carriers offer daily service.",
        "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 Denver and Detroit?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis, and Dallas/Fort Worth, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "On the Denver to Detroit route, Delta has the best on-time arrival record at 85.1% with a 0.2% cancellation rate. United follows at 77.8% (0.0% canceled), Frontier at 73.8% (0.0% canceled), and Southwest at 58.3% with a 0.4% cancellation rate.",
        "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 Detroit?",
        "answer": "May, June, and September offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than peak summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "For domestic travel, you need a Real ID or passport, a payment method for baggage and any vaccination documents currently recommended."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Detroit?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the only major commercial airport serving Detroit, located about 20 miles southwest of downtown."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Denver Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "The most popular and fastest way to reach Denver International Airport (DEN) from downtown is the RTD A-Line commuter train, which departs from Denver Union Station and takes about 37 minutes; it's a flat-fee ride with frequent service. Public buses also run from the city center via the airport transit center, offering a lower-cost but slower alternative. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide door-to-door convenience at a higher price, with travel times around 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Driving yourself is possible, but parking at DEN ranges from budget shuttle lots to premium garages, and the airport is about 25 miles from downtown.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/parking-and-transportation/to-and-from/airport-transit-center/",
            "title": "Airport Transit Center | Denver International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T17:09:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://flydenver.com/connections/",
            "title": "Connections | Denver International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2023-09-14T15:33:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)",
            "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)",
            "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Denver International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR",
            "title": "Federal Aviation Administration",
            "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Detroit airport?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has a hotel directly connected to the McNamara Terminal, so no shuttle is needed for that terminal. The Evans Terminal does not have an attached hotel, but several nearby hotels like the Fairfield Inn & Suites and Detroit Metro Airport Marriott offer complimentary 24-hour shuttle service. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the airport, though some armrest-free seating and quiet spots are available for resting.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/detroit.htm",
            "title": "Detroit Airport Guide (DTW) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-01-15T15:13:03Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/detroit-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Detroit Airport Guide (DTW) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-03T10:05:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dtwfr-fairfield-inn-and-suites-detroit-metro-airport-romulus/overview/",
            "title": "Detroit Airport Hotel | Fairfield Detroit Metro Airport Romulus",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/en-us/hotels/dtwrm-detroit-metro-airport-marriott/overview/",
            "title": "Detroit Metro Airport Marriott - Hotel in Romulus Near DTW Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit%20Metropolitan%20Airport",
            "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T20:15:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dtwrm-detroit-metro-airport-marriott/overview/",
            "title": "Detroit Metro Airport Marriott - Hotel in Romulus Near DTW Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Detroit Metro Airport?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) does not appear to advertise dedicated currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or chapel spaces in its public amenities listings, though Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminals. The airport offers nearly 100 restaurants and retail locations, but currency exchange and prayer facilities aren't highlighted among them. For Wi‑Fi, passengers can connect free of charge in both the McNamara and Evans terminals.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/at-dtw/services-amenities",
            "title": "Services & Amenities | Wayne County Airport Authority",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/about-us/dtw-news/detroit-metropolitan-airport-offers-helpful-holiday-travel-tips",
            "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport offers helpful holiday travel tips | Wayne County Airport Authority",
            "time_published": "2019-11-25T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit%20Metropolitan%20Airport",
            "title": "Detroit Metropolitan Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T20:15:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/EC10000.html",
            "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes",
            "time_published": "2018-02-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/EC10000.html",
            "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Denver and Detroit airports?",
        "answer": "At Denver International Airport (DEN), wheelchair assistance must be arranged through your airline at least 48 hours before departure, and service animals are welcome throughout the terminal. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) also requires that you contact your airline for wheelchair service, and both terminals offer braille signage, hearing loops, and wheelchair-accessible family restrooms for travelers with disabilities.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/traveler_services/accessibility",
            "title": "Accessibility and Mobility | Denver International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:29:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/event/61719/",
            "title": "| Denver International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-09T15:14:02Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)",
            "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)",
            "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Denver International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/at-dtw/getting-around/accessibility-additional-assistance",
            "title": "Accessibility & Additional Assistance | Wayne County Airport Authority",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/about-us/contact-us",
            "title": "Contact Us | Wayne County Airport Authority",
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          },
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/EC10000.html",
            "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes",
            "time_published": "2018-02-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/EC10000.html",
            "title": "Michigan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Standard Taxi Routes"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T20:15:38Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "The Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 are the most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Denver to Detroit, with Frontier and Southwest also showing unspecified types that are likely 737-family or A320-family jets. United operates the 737-800 on the nonstop, while Southwest uses both the 737-800 and 737 MAX 8. On connecting itineraries, the Airbus A321neo (via Chicago O'Hare on United) and A321-100 (via Charlotte on American) appear frequently, along with 737 MAX 8 connections through Chicago Midway or Baltimore on Southwest; the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi with seatback entertainment is widely available across these 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 Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "SkyTeam (via Delta) and Star Alliance (via United) serve Denver to Detroit nonstop. Southwest and Frontier also fly the route but belong to no alliance.",
        "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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Denver?",
        "answer": "At Denver International Airport, you can access the Delta Sky Club in the Main Terminal, Concourse A, on the 4th Floor, Center Core. This lounge offers amenities like premium food, a full bar with beer and wine, Wi-Fi, flight monitors, printers and copiers, and TVs. Access is available up to three hours before departure for eligible Delta One or SkyTeam business class passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and certain American Express cardholders. Additionally, a Centurion Lounge is located in Concourse C, providing complimentary food and drinks, a bar, high-speed Wi-Fi, and other premium amenities for Platinum Card® and Centurion® members.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEN",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Denver International Airport | Amex GB",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/",
            "title": "Denver International Airport | DEN",
            "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-06-02T21:34:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://flydenver.com/at-the-airport",
            "title": "Exciting Things to Do at Denver International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-18T15:39:31Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEN/Delta-Sky-Club-Main-Terminal-Concourse-A-IgRTEiZDls/",
            "title": "Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/Denver-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Denver-International-Airport.h23533743.Hotel-Information?categorySearch=any_option&chkin=2026-07-06&chkout=2026-07-07&destType=MARKET&destination=Denver%2C+CO%2C+United+States+of+America+%28DEN-All+Airports%29&latLong=39.74483000000001%2C-104.94829500000002&pwa_ts=1782175590171&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXJzYW5kc3RheXMuZGVsdGEuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D&regionId=6139084&rfrr=HSR&rm1=a2&searchId=b9103c12-38ab-46f5-86a7-f3447411bdbe&selectedRatePlan=383244565&selectedRoomType=218717901&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_cur=USD&top_dp=126&useRewards=false&x_pwa=1",
            "title": "Sleep Inn & Suites Denver International Airport",
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        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic US route, so international baggage rules don't apply. Basic economy often charges for carry‑on and checked bags, while standard economy may include a carry‑on but charge for checked luggage. Check your airline's policy for specifics."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Denver to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Flights from Denver to Detroit typically offer Economy and sometimes wide recliner First Class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible and higher‑cabin fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy tickets typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}