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    "Key": "GDL-PSC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "GDL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guadalajara",
      "fullCity": "Guadalajara, Jalisco",
      "airport": "Guadalajara Intl Airport"
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      "code": "PSC",
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      "city": "Pasco",
      "fullCity": "Pasco, Washington",
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    },
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "No nonstop flights are scheduled between Guadalajara and Pasco, so the trip requires at least one connection. The airports are about 1,990 miles apart, and a typical one-stop journey takes roughly 7 to 9 hours total, depending on the layover. Reliability data for the route is not available.",
        "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 Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights between Guadalajara (GDL) and Pasco (PSC). The shortest connecting itineraries route through Phoenix (PHX) on American Airlines or Los Angeles (LAX) on Alaska Airlines, with total travel times around 8 to 9 hours including the layover. American via Phoenix is the most common one-stop pattern, with two flights found on a representative day.",
        "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Pasco?",
        "answer": "The Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco does not have a dedicated rail or mass transit link directly to the city center, but taxis, ride shares like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars from major agencies are available at the terminal. Car rentals are the most commonly used option for visitors, offering the fastest and most flexible way to reach Pasco or the surrounding Tri-Cities area. Public bus service is provided by Ben Franklin Transit with a stop near the airport, though schedules are limited compared to bigger cities. For those connecting onward, the Pasco Intermodal Station downtown serves Amtrak and Greyhound, but requires a taxi or ride share to reach.",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-02T20:32:22Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-Cities_Regional_Airport",
            "title": "Tri-Cities Regional Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-25T16:59:59Z"
          },
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Guadalajara to Pasco bottom out around $342 in late January, making late winter the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($347 average), January ($354), and October ($354). The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $460.",
        "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 Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "For flights from Guadalajara to Pasco, the best fares are found when booking 4-6 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 35 days out at about $288. Booking more than 90 days ahead tends to push prices above $340, and last-minute bookings within two weeks average $323 or more. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking even earlier, often 6-8 weeks ahead, to lock in lower fares before demand 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.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "No overnight or red-eye flights are available from Guadalajara (GDL) to Pasco (PSC). Neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate 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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Guadalajara and Pasco?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Francisco, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers while keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Pasco?",
        "answer": "May, June, and September offer mild temperatures and lower tourist numbers before and after the summer peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Pasco?",
        "answer": "Pasco has only one airport, Tri‑Cities Airport, which serves the region and is the sole option for flights into the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Guadalajara Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Guadalajara, the most popular way to reach Guadalajara Intl Airport is by taxi or a pre-booked private transfer, since the airport is about 11 miles from the center and there is no direct public bus or metro line to the terminal. Ride-share services like Uber also operate in the area, though they typically cost about the same as a taxi. Driving yourself is an option with short-term and long-term parking at the airport, but traffic and parking fees can make it less convenient. Shuttle buses and shared vans are available mainly for pre-arranged hotel or group transfers, and they are generally the cheapest option for multiple passengers.",
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            "time_published": "2025-10-05T02:04:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2025-10-04T01:10:35Z"
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            "time_published": "2025-09-27T01:20:43Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-13T04:02:49Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Pasco airport?",
        "answer": "Pasco's Tri-Cities Airport has no directly connected hotel. Nearby accommodations include the Courtyard Pasco Tri-Cities Airport and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco-TriCities, both offering shuttle service to the terminal.",
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/pasco/pscwa/hoteldetail/rooms",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/psccp-courtyard-pasco-tri-cities-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Courtyard Pasco Tri-Cities Airport - Hotel With Free PSC Shuttle",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/pasco/pscwa/hoteldetail/amenities",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tri Cities Airport?",
        "answer": "Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco serves as a small regional gateway, with a single terminal building handling all passenger functions. The airport does not offer currency exchange offices or prayer rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal for travelers.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T07:24:23Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Guadalajara and Pasco airports?",
        "answer": "Guadalajara International Airport offers a VIP Lounge in Terminal 1 with a children's area, game room, and golf car service for Priority Pass and Lounge Key members, with day passes available for $30 and children under 7 admitted free. Mobility assistance at Guadalajara should be arranged through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco is served by regional affiliates of Alaska and United, and travelers should likewise request mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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            "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/contact/",
            "title": "Contact | Guadalajara Airport (GDL)",
            "time_published": "2024-08-10T15:18:50Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Guadalajara and Pasco, so all flights require a connection. American Airlines connects via Phoenix using an Embraer 175 on the long segment and a Canadair Regional Jet 900 on the short leg, while Alaska Airlines connects via Los Angeles with a Boeing 737-800 and an Embraer 175.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "Guadalajara International Airport has two VIP lounges in Terminal 1: the VIP Lounge East and the VIP Lounge West. The East lounge serves domestic passengers, while the West lounge is designated for international travelers, and both operate around the clock. The East lounge offers air conditioning, standard alcoholic drinks, conference rooms, and complimentary access for eligible members, with a maximum stay of three hours and no children admitted.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-mx/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GDL",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "Allowance depends on airline and fare. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag; standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins allow more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Guadalajara to Pasco?",
        "answer": "On this multi‑stop domestic‑international route, you’ll generally find only Economy seating, with no Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business offered."
      },
      "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 fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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