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    "Key": "MIA-BWI",
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      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
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      "code": "BWI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Baltimore",
      "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland",
      "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "The flight from Miami to Baltimore is about 950 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 37 minutes nonstop, while the return leg is about 2 hours and 45 minutes, a small difference from 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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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Southwest, American, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Miami to Baltimore, with a combined 189 weekly flights running daily. Southwest operates the most with 106 weekly departures, American has 54 (including one daily flight operated by Envoy), and Frontier adds 29. With that many options spread across three carriers every day of the week, you'll have no trouble finding a direct flight.",
        "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 Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) offers several ground transportation options to reach the city center: taxis, app-based ride services (Uber/Lyft), rental cars, hotel/off-airport shuttles, and public transit via the MTA Light Rail, which connects directly to downtown Baltimore for $2.00 each way. The Light Rail is the most commonly used and affordable option for reaching downtown, with service from early morning until around midnight on weekdays. Taxis and rideshares are available at designated pickup areas outside baggage claim and on the departures level, offering a faster but more expensive alternative. Free courtesy shuttles connect the terminal to the Amtrak/MARC rail station, providing additional regional connectivity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. For most travelers heading directly to the city center, the Light Rail is the most-used and cost-effective choice, while rideshare or taxi is the fastest door-to-door option.",
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            "time_published": "2024-10-25T17:56:17Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-17T17:52:19Z"
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/shuttles/bwi-courtesy-shuttles",
            "title": "BWI Courtesy Shuttles | BWI Airport",
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            "time_published": "2025-10-16T18:55:30Z"
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            "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/mta-light-rail/",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Miami to Baltimore bottom out around $133 in early February, making it the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are February at $136, October at $146, and September at $147, while the most expensive period is late June, when average fares climb to about $183.",
        "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 Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "For Miami to Baltimore, the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks before departure, with an average price of $107 in that window and the absolute lowest fare around 25 days out at $105. Booking too early (160 days ahead) can push prices up to $202, and last-minute bookings within a few days of departure also rise to around $184. During summer and holiday periods, this optimal window tends to shift earlier—often 6 to 10 weeks ahead—since demand pushes prices higher closer to the travel date.",
        "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 Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Miami to Baltimore. American Airlines, Envoy Air (as American Eagle), Frontier, and Southwest all operate nonstop red‑eyes, with departures typically between 9:00 PM and 9:24 PM. Southwest's Saturday departure at 9:00 PM arrives the same night around 11:50 PM, while the other carriers' flights land after midnight, arriving in the early hours of the next morning.",
        "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 Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Southwest, American, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Miami to Baltimore. Southwest offers the most frequent service with 106 weekly flights, American has 47 weekly flights plus an additional 7 operated by Envoy Air, and Frontier operates 29 weekly flights. All three carriers run daily service throughout the week.",
        "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 Miami and Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Orlando. Atlanta offers a vast domestic network and frequent flights, Charlotte provides efficient connections as a major American Airlines hub, and Orlando can be a cost-effective option with good flight availability."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Southwest is the most reliable carrier on the Miami to Baltimore route, with 80.0% of flights arriving on time and a 1.2% cancellation rate. Frontier follows at 75.5% on-time with a 1.0% cancellation rate, American Eagle (operated by Envoy Air) at 73.8% with no cancellations, and American Airlines at 62.8% on-time with a 1.8% 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).",
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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "May and September through October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within the U.S., bring a Real ID, state-issued driver's license, or passport. No visa or proof of onward travel is needed. Carry a payment method for baggage fees and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the only commercial airport in Baltimore and serves the region with a focus on Southwest Airlines, a major low‑cost carrier, alongside other domestic and limited international flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Miami Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Miami, the most affordable option is public transit: Metrorail's Orange Line connects to Miami International Airport via the free MIA Mover from the Miami Intermodal Center, with fares around $2.25 each way. Metrobus and Tri-Rail also serve the airport for similar low cost, while the City of Miami Trolley connects from the airport to nearby areas. Ride-share apps and taxis pick up on the arrival level outside baggage claim and are the most popular and convenient, though pricier than transit. Driving is also an option with several on-site parking garages, but parking fees add to the cost and traffic can be heavy.",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Intermodal_Center",
            "title": "Miami Intermodal Center",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T17:36:28Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/ground-transportation.asp",
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            "url": "https://www.miami-airport.com/train%20service.asp",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Baltimore airport?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) has no directly connected hotel, but there are sleep cabins inside the terminal: Minute Suites offers private suites in Concourse C near Gate C3. Several nearby hotels, including Aloft BWI, Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, Holiday Inn BWI Airport, and others within about 1.7 miles, provide free airport shuttles.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/baltimore-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Baltimore Airport Guide (BWI) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-03T09:34:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/kr/ko/linthicum-heights/bwiap/hoteldetail",
            "title": "Baltimore Hotel Near Airport | Holiday Inn 볼티모어 BWI 공항",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwiss-springhill-suites-baltimore-bwi-airport/overview/",
            "title": "SpringHill Suites Baltimore BWI Airport - Hotel Near Ravens Stadium",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwial-aloft-bwi-baltimore-washington-international-airport/overview/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall Airport?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels are not offered at the airport. Family restrooms, nursing stations, and animal relief areas are available throughout the terminal.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/about-bwi/press-media/april-19-2023-bwi-thurgood-marshall-airport-unveils-upgraded-expanded-restroom",
            "title": "April 19, 2023 - BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Unveils Upgraded, Expanded Restroom | BWI Airport",
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            "time_published": "2023-04-19T15:15:39Z"
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/maps/",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-23T19:37:23Z"
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Miami and Baltimore airports?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport offers the myMIAaccess platform for passengers with disabilities, free Aira vision assistance, and wheelchair assistance requested through your airline or at ticket counters; email ADAcoordinator@miami-airport.com or call 305-869-1859 to arrange accommodations. BWI Marshall Airport participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, provides ReBokeh All Access, Aira for the visually impaired, TSA Cares and passenger support specialists, plus family restrooms with adult changing stations and a children's play area in the D/E Connector; wheelchair assistance is available by calling 410-859-8010 for most airlines or through your carrier. Both airports recommend contacting your airline in advance to arrange mobility assistance.",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/departures.asp",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/I_AM_MIA.asp",
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/accessibility",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-08T21:01:17Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Southwest operates the most flights from Miami to Baltimore, using Boeing 737-700 aircraft alongside the broader Boeing 737 family. Frontier flies Airbus A320 family jets, while American uses Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A319s, and other Boeing 737 family aircraft, with American Eagle (operated by Envoy Air) flying Embraer E175s. All four carriers offer nonstop service on this route.",
        "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 Miami?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport offers several lounge options for departing passengers: the American Airlines Admirals Club near Gate D-15, the American Express Centurion Lounge near Gate D-12, the Delta Sky Club, and multiple Turkish Airlines Lounges. There is also a Military Hospitality Lounge for active duty and retired military travelers and their dependents, and an AV/TAP VIP Lounge in the South Terminal. Access policies vary by lounge, with some requiring specific airline status or membership, while the Centurion Lounge is available to eligible American Express cardholders.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MIA",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a free checked bag but allows a personal item, while standard economy usually includes a carry‑on and sometimes a checked bag for a fee. Since this is a domestic route, international allowances do not apply."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Miami to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, airlines typically offer Economy and standard recliner Business or First class; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while cheaper fares usually restrict them."
      }
    }
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