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    "Key": "JFK-TLV",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "TLV",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tel Aviv",
      "fullCity": "Tel Aviv, Israel",
      "airport": "Ben Gurion Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "The flight from New York JFK to Tel Aviv is about 5,660 miles and typically takes 10 hours and 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg from Tel Aviv to New York averages 11 hours and 50 minutes, roughly an hour and a half longer due to prevailing headwinds. El Al, Arkia, Delta, and American all operate nonstop service on this route.",
        "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 Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "From Ben Gurion Airport, the fastest and most popular option is the train, which reaches Tel Aviv's central stations in about 15–20 minutes with frequent daytime service, though it does not operate on Shabbat. Taxis are available 24/7 and offer door-to-door convenience, while ride‑share apps like Gett also operate. Car rentals are available at the airport but driving and parking in Tel Aviv can be challenging. Public buses connect the airport to the city but are less direct and slower than the train.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tel_Aviv–University_railway_station",
            "title": "Tel Aviv–University railway station",
            "time_published": "2024-12-12T05:32:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Tel%20Aviv",
            "title": "Transport in Tel Aviv",
            "time_published": "2025-07-20T19:48:11Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Gurion_Airport_railway_station",
            "title": "Ben Gurion Airport railway station",
            "time_published": "2025-10-26T14:21:47Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Today's_featured_article/Ben_Gurion_International_Airport",
            "title": "Wikipedia:Today's featured article/Ben Gurion International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-10-17T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Tel_Aviv",
            "title": "Transport in Tel Aviv",
            "time_published": "2025-07-20T19:48:11Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "Average fares from New York to Tel Aviv bottom out around $366 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September ($377), October ($382), and January ($405), while the most expensive period is late December, averaging $512. December as a whole is the priciest month at $484, followed by July at $469.",
        "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 New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to Tel Aviv, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 7 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $335. Booking about 30 days out offers the single best price at $335, while waiting until the last minute or booking more than 5 months ahead tends to cost significantly more, with prices climbing above $460. Summer and holiday periods shift this window earlier, as peak demand drives prices higher, so aiming for 6 to 8 weeks ahead is safer during those times.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from New York to Tel Aviv, but several one‑stop itineraries have an overnight long leg. From JFK, Brussels Airlines departs at 18:10 and arrives at 07:40 via Brussels, Air France departs as early as 16:30 and arrives at 05:55 (via Paris CDG), and Lufthansa departs at 17:30 arriving 07:20 via Munich; from Newark, United departs at 18:30 arriving 07:45 via Brussels, Austrian departs at 17:40 arriving 07:50 via Vienna, and Lufthansa departs at 20:30 arriving 10:15 via Munich. All of these overnight legs land in the early morning hours, typically between 05:55 and 10:25 local time.",
        "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 New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "Delta, El Al, Arkia, and American Airlines all operate non‑stop from JFK to Tel Aviv. Delta runs 49 weekly flights with multiple daily departures, El Al flies 45 times a week, Arkia offers 16 weekly flights, and American adds a daily service. El Al has a median fare around $1,417 and American around $1,382; Delta and Arkia fares aren't listed.",
        "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 New York City and Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Istanbul, Frankfurt, London and Paris, offering broad connections and efficient transfers. Istanbul often provides visa‑free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, any required Israeli visa or ETA-IL authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any vaccination or insurance documents currently required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "Tel Aviv has only one commercial airport, Ben Gurion International Airport, located about 20 km southeast of the city center."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Manhattan, the fastest and most popular way to reach JFK is the AirTrain combined with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Penn Station or the subway (E, J, Z lines) from Jamaica or Howard Beach; the AirTrain also connects all terminals to parking, rental cars, and hotel shuttles. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat fare from Manhattan, while ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas outside each terminal. Driving is an option with on‑airport parking lots and a free cell‑phone waiting lot, though traffic can be heavy. For a splurge, Blade helicopter transfers whisk you from Manhattan to JFK in minutes.",
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            "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport",
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            "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z"
          },
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            "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport",
            "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions",
            "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z"
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            "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/",
            "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |",
            "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tel Aviv airport?",
        "answer": "Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminals. There are no designated sleeping areas, but nearby hotels offer shuttle service for uninterrupted sleep, typically within a 15–20 minute drive.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tel-aviv-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Tel Aviv Airport Guide (TLV) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-06-20T21:22:04Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/israel/tel-aviv/activities/private_departure_transfer_from_tel_aviv_city_center_to_ben_gurion_airport-X0BBB1?property=TLVBR",
            "title": "Private Departure Transfer: From Tel Aviv City Center to Ben Gurion Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/israel/tel-aviv/activities/vip_fast_track_ben_gurion_airport_skip_the_lines_and_save_time-XFVUKW",
            "title": "VIP Fast-Track Ben Gurion Airport – Skip the Lines and Save Time",
            "time_published": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://all.accor.com/gb/country/hotels-israel-pil.shtml",
            "title": "Our best hotels in Israel | Book online now | Accor",
            "time_published": "2025-01-20T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/tel-aviv-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Reviews (TLV)",
            "time_published": "2022-10-15T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/israel/tel-aviv/activities/vip_pickup_from_ben_gurion_airport_to_tel_aviv-X9308P?property=TLVBR",
            "title": "VIP Pickup from Ben-Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York JFK to Tel Aviv are operated by El Al using a Boeing 777. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-haul aircraft are the Airbus A350-1000 (via Abu Dhabi on Etihad), the Airbus A350-900 (via Munich on Lufthansa or via Paris CDG on Air France), and the Boeing 777-300ER (via Paris CDG on Air France), with the Boeing 787-9 also appearing regularly via Warsaw on LOT and Vienna on Austrian. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most of these widebody jets offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment.",
        "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 New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "The nonstop carriers on JFK–TLV are Delta (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld), El Al (unaffiliated), and Arkia (unaffiliated). Star Alliance does not have a nonstop presence on this route, though it may serve it via connections.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "At John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 1 offers several airline-branded lounges including the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Air France Lounge, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, and Turkish Airlines Lounge, along with independent options like the Primeclass Lounge and VIP ONE Lounge. Terminal 4 features the Delta Sky Club with two locations in Concourses A and B, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, the Air India Lounge, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, plus The Centurion Lounge and Minute Suites. Most airline lounges grant access to business- and first-class passengers or elite status holders, while independent lounges like Primeclass and the Chase Sapphire Lounge typically welcome Priority Pass members or eligible cardholders. Notable amenities include Clarins spa treatments and showers at the Air France Lounge, a covered Sky Deck at the new Delta Sky Club in Concourse A, and a stylish, hotel-like atmosphere with a full bar and buffet at the Primeclass Lounge.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-06T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international/terminal-1",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/usa/new-york-ny-jfk-international",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "On flights from New York City to Tel Aviv, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Tel Aviv?",
        "answer": "On New York City to Tel Aviv flights, you can typically choose Economy, Premium Economy on select airlines, and flat-bed Business class; First class is rare."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by carrier and fare type; flexible and business‑class tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
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