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    "orig": {
      "code": "LIS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Lisbon",
      "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal",
      "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "EWR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Newark",
      "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey",
      "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "The flight from Lisbon to Newark is about 3,380 miles and typically takes 8 hours 35 minutes nonstop. The return trip is faster at 7 hours, a difference of over an hour and a half due to prevailing tailwinds flying eastbound.",
        "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 Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "Yes, TAP Air Portugal and United both fly nonstop from Lisbon to Newark. TAP runs up to 27 flights a week with morning and afternoon departures, while United operates 14 weekly flights, and both carriers fly daily. The flight takes about 8½ hours eastbound and roughly 7 hours on the return.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Newark?",
        "answer": "At Newark Liberty International Airport, the AirTrain connects all terminals to the NJ Transit and Amtrak rail station, where trains run frequently to New York Penn Station in about 30 minutes—this is the most popular and cost-effective way into the city. Taxis are available outside every terminal with regulated fares, typically $50–70 plus tolls and tip to Manhattan, while ride‑sharing apps like Uber and Lyft offer curbside pickup and similar pricing. Rental cars are located at a dedicated center via the AirTrain, and authorized shuttle or private car services provide additional door‑to‑door options. For a premium alternative, Blade helicopter transfers can whisk you to Manhattan in minutes from the airport’s dedicated helipad.",
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            "url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports",
            "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"
          },
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            "title": "Lehigh Valley International Airport: Difference between revisions",
            "time_published": "2026-02-10T00:46:59Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/",
            "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |",
            "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Lisbon to Newark bottom out around $331 in late September, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($342 average) and October ($346 average), while late December is the most expensive period at $463 average. December is also the priciest month at $436 on average, followed by July at $426.",
        "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 Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "For Lisbon to Newark, the best fares are found when booking 4–7 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around $315 about 30 days out. Booking much earlier than 5 weeks or within 2 weeks of departure tends to cost more, climbing to $440 if you book 5+ months ahead. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking closer to the 6–7 week mark to lock in lower fares before prices rise.",
        "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 Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Lisbon to Newark — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg are scheduled on this route.",
        "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 Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "TAP Air Portugal and United Airlines operate non‑stop from Lisbon to Newark, with TAP offering 27 weekly flights and United 14. TAP’s median fare is around $700, while United’s is about $721.",
        "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 Lisbon and Newark?",
        "answer": "Common layover hubs include Madrid, London, Dublin and Boston. Madrid offers broad connections across the Iberian Peninsula, while London and Dublin provide efficient transfers with many daily frequencies. Dublin also allows US pre‑clearance on the return, and Boston is a compact airport on the US side that keeps overall journey times competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Newark?",
        "answer": "May, June, and September provide pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than mid‑summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid at least six months beyond your stay, an approved ESTA or valid U.S. visa, proof of onward travel, a credit card for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Newark?",
        "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport is the only airport in Newark."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Humberto Delgado Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Lisbon, the Aerobus shuttle (Line 1 or 2) is the most popular and direct public option, taking 20–40 minutes with frequent departures. Public city buses (such as 5, 22, 44, 45, and 83) are a cheaper alternative serving various neighborhoods. Taxis and ride‑share services provide the fastest door‑to‑door trip, about 15 minutes, with a standard airport surcharge plus luggage fees. Driving and parking are possible, but the airport is close to the city and parking fees can add up, making it less common for short trips.",
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            "url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_transport.html",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Travel, Transport: Travel at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal",
            "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.lisbon-airport.net/",
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          {
            "url": "https://lisbonairport.net/lisbon-airport-transfers/bus/",
            "title": "Getting to Lisbon Airport by Bus",
            "time_published": "2019-03-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://lisbonairport.net",
            "title": "Lisbon Airport | Guide to Lisbon Airport (LIS)"
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        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Newark airport?",
        "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on airport grounds, connected by a free shuttle, and several other nearby hotels also offer complimentary shuttle service within a five‑minute drive.",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewreb-residence-inn-newark-elizabeth-liberty-international-airport/overview/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Liberty Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) provides currency exchange offices, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange is available across all terminals, while prayer and meditation rooms can be found using the airport’s interactive map. Free Wi‑Fi is offered throughout the airport — simply select “_Free EWR WiFi” from the network list.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport%20Station",
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            "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Lisbon to Newark are operated by United Airlines using a Boeing 787-10. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-haul aircraft are the Airbus A330-300 (via Montréal) and Boeing 777-300ER (via Toronto) on Air Canada, with other types including Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8I and Airbus A340 variants via Frankfurt, as well as United's Boeing 777 via Washington Dulles — the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul aircraft, though the specific offerings depend on the carrier and aircraft configuration.",
        "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 Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "TAP Air Portugal (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Lisbon to Newark, so only Star Alliance serves this route directly. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no other alliance carrier operates a nonstop on this city pair.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Lisbon?",
        "answer": "At Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), the primary lounge available is the ANA Lounge Lisbon, located in Terminal 1, Schengen and Non-Schengen area, near Gate 22 on Floor 6. It is open daily from 04:00 to 23:00 and accessible via Priority Pass, business class tickets on select airlines, or paid entry. Amenities include complimentary alcoholic drinks (up to three per guest), a smoking room, air conditioning, and disabled access.",
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            "url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela",
            "title": "Lisbon Airport LIS Lounges - LIS Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela/lis6-ana-lounge-lisbon",
            "title": "ANA Lounge Lisbon LIS AIRPORT Terminal 1 Lisbon Portela | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_airlines.html",
            "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Airlines and Terminals: Airlines at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal",
            "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LIS",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Lisbon–Newark flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked bags but typically permits a carry‑on and personal item. Standard economy usually includes one free checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Lisbon to Newark?",
        "answer": "Flights from Lisbon to Newark usually offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines such as United and TAP Air Portugal."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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