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    "Key": "MEX-IAH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MEX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Mexico City",
      "fullCity": "Mexico City, Ciudad de México",
      "airport": "Benito Juárez Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "IAH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "The flight from Mexico City to Houston covers about 765 miles and typically takes 2 hours 25 minutes nonstop, while the return leg is slightly longer at 2 hours 30 minutes. United, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, and Volaris all operate daily 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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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "United, Aeroméxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus all fly nonstop from Mexico City to Houston, with a combined 220 weekly flights running daily. United operates the most at 121 flights per week, followed by Aeroméxico at 78, Volaris at 14, and VivaAerobus at 7. Typical fares range from around $347 on VivaAerobus to $896 on United, with Aeroméxico in the middle at about $438.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?",
        "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers taxis and ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft with 24/7 curbside service, rental cars via a shuttle to the Rental Car Center, hotel and shared shuttles, limousines, and public transit. The 500 IAH Downtown Direct METRO bus runs every 30 minutes from Terminal E to downtown for $4.50 each way, while the 102 Bush IAH Express also serves the airport. Most travelers use ride-share or taxis for direct, door-to-door convenience, though the Downtown Direct bus is the most budget-friendly public option. The airport also provides free Wi-Fi and luggage-friendly buses on the downtown route.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation",
            "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses",
            "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct",
            "title": "Downtown Direct"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/",
            "title": "Houston Airport System",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z"
          }
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Mexico City to Houston bottom out around $312 in late January. The cheapest months overall are February, September, and October, with average fares near $318–$323, while the most expensive stretch is late December, averaging about $416.",
        "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 Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "For Mexico City to Houston, the sweet spot is booking about 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with the lowest fares around $274 at roughly 30 days out. Summer and holiday periods push prices higher and often sell out sooner, so aim closer to 6-8 weeks ahead 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 Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Mexico City to Houston — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found in the schedule.",
        "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 Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "United Airlines, Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus all fly nonstop from Mexico City to Houston. United operates the most flights, with 121 per week and a median fare around $896, while Aeromexico runs 78 weekly flights at a median of about $438. Volaris offers 14 weekly nonstops, and Viva Aerobus has daily service and is the low-fare leader at roughly $347.",
        "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 Mexico City and Houston?",
        "answer": "This route is well served by non‑stop flights. When a connection is chosen, common layover cities include Dallas/Fort Worth, Monterrey, and San Antonio, which can keep total travel time competitive while offering broad connections and efficient transfers within the region."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures and fewer visitors than the hot, humid summer months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a 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 Houston?",
        "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is the main airport for international flights and United's hub. William P. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown and handles mostly domestic Southwest flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Benito Juárez Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Metrobús Line 4's Quetzalcóatl route is the most popular and reliable way to reach Benito Juárez International Airport from downtown, connecting the Amajac station near Paseo de la Reforma with both terminals for a flat fare of 30 pesos. The Mexico City Metro also provides cheap public transit, but it does not serve the airport directly, so you would need to transfer to Metrobús or another bus. Taxis, peseros (shared minibuses), and ride-share services are widely available and offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, though traffic can make them slower. Driving and parking is currently discouraged due to airport remodeling that has temporarily reduced parking capacity in all three lots.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Mexico_City",
            "title": "Transportation in Mexico City",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-05T08:39:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/pasajeros-del-aibjcm-pueden-llegar-a-su-vuelo-en-metrobus/24-02-2026",
            "title": "PASAJEROS DEL AIBJCM PUEDEN LLEGAR A SU VUELO EN METROBÚS | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Mexico%20City",
            "title": "Transportation in Mexico City",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T16:50:05Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-16T14:24:27Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?",
        "answer": "Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport has an on-site hotel, the Houston Airport Marriott, which is accessible from all terminals via a free underground tram. There is also a Minute Suites location inside Terminal C near Gate C14 offering private suites with daybeds for hourly or overnight rental. Several nearby hotels, including Hampton Inn & Suites and SpringHill Suites, offer free shuttle service.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/texas/houston/iah-george-bush-intercontinental-airport/extended-stay/homewood-suites",
            "title": "Homewood Suites Extended Stay Hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX - Find Hotels - Hilton",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?",
        "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers currency exchange services in Terminals B, C, D and E. A prayer room and ablution room are available in Terminal D near Gate D15. Free airport Wi-Fi is provided in every terminal, including the parking garages.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels/",
            "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental",
            "time_published": "2026-08-04T15:12:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/services/",
            "title": "Services"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/traveling-with-kids",
            "title": "Traveling with Kids"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/",
            "title": "Houston Airport System",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Mexico City and Houston airports?",
        "answer": "Mexico City International Airport (MEX) runs a Passenger Assistance Program with around 40 staff, including 19 wheelchair users, who help passengers navigate check-in, immigration, customs, and other areas, and it invites older adults to approach security staff for support — you can also reach the terminal's 24-hour WhatsApp lines for real-time help. Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers free wheelchair service through your airline, TSA Cares for assisted security screening (contact at least 72 hours ahead), accessible parking and restrooms, a Sunflower Lanyard program for hidden disabilities, a sensory room, and a mothers' room for families. For either airport, it's best to request wheelchair or mobility assistance from your airline at least 48 hours in advance, and for TSA Cares at Houston, allow 72 hours.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico%20City%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mexico City International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T12:29:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://aicm.com.mx/en",
            "title": "EN AICM SE INVIERTEN 7 MIL MILLONES DE PESOS EN MANTENIMIENTO Y REHABILITACIÓN DE SUS ESPACIOS | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México",
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            "time_published": "2022-10-05T01:32:57Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.aicm.com.mx/el-aeropuerto-internacional-benito-juarez-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico-refuerza-apoyo-a-pasajeros-en-vacaciones-de-invierno/19-12-2025",
            "title": "EL AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL BENITO JUÁREZ DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO REFUERZA APOYO A PASAJEROS EN VACACIONES DE INVIERNO | Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México",
            "time_published": "2025-12-19T22:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-08T02:38:42Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-16T14:24:27Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility",
            "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport"
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport",
            "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH"
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            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "United Airlines operates the most flights on Mexico City to Houston, using Airbus A320, Airbus A319, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Aeromexico flies Boeing 737 MAX 8, VivaAerobus flies Airbus A321, and Volaris flies Airbus A320 family aircraft.",
        "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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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance (via United Airlines) and SkyTeam (via Aeroméxico) serve Mexico City to Houston nonstop. Volaris and Viva Aerobus also fly the route but belong to no global 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Mexico City?",
        "answer": "Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport offers several lounge options across its terminals. In Terminal 1, travelers can access the American Airlines Admirals Club, The Centurion Lounge, Celeste Lounge, The Gate Priority Club, Lounge 19, ViPort Lounge, The Grand Lounge Elite, and The Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge Network. Terminal 2 features the VIPort Lounge, Blue Roast by American Express+G3, The Centurion Lounge, and The Hidden Gate. The Admirals Club provides complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, Wi-Fi, and conference rooms, while the VIPort Lounge offers air conditioning, premium alcoholic beverages (some complimentary), and digital card acceptance.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/mexico-city-benito-juarez-international/terminal-2",
            "title": "Mexico City Airport Guide | MEX Terminals, Transport & Facilities | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/mexico/mexico-city-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Mexico City (MEX) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/mexico/mexico-city-international/mex22-viport-lounge",
            "title": "VIPort Lounge MEX AIRPORT Terminal 2 Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez de la Ciudad de México | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-es/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MEX",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez de la Ciudad de México | Amex ES",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Mexico City to Houston depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are the most restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares typically allow one checked bag. A carry-on bag and personal item are usually included with all fares."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Mexico City to Houston?",
        "answer": "Flights from Mexico City to Houston typically offer Economy and standard Business class (recliner seats), with flat-bed Business rare on this short route; Premium Economy is generally not offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, but basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}