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    "Key": "WAS-AW",
    "orig": {
      "code": "WAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Ronald Reagan National Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "AW",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Aruba"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Aruba can I fly to from Washington?",
        "answer": "Aruba has one main commercial airport, Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, which serves the entire island. From Washington you can fly non-stop or connect through a U.S. hub. There are no other cities with commercial air service."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Washington to Aruba?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Aruba, non-stop flights to Oranjestad typically take about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours southbound and roughly 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes northbound. One-stop itineraries usually range from 6 to 8 hours depending on the connection point."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Washington to Aruba?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Washington to Aruba. From Dulles International Airport, United Airlines operates seasonal non-stop service to Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, taking about 4 hours 30 minutes. From Ronald Reagan National Airport, there are no non-stops, so typical one-stop routings through Miami, Charlotte, or Atlanta take 6 to 8 hours total."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Washington to Aruba?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Aruba you can fly nonstop on United or American, or connect via Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta or New York on major carriers."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Aruba?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Washington to Aruba are May, June, and April, while December and March are the most expensive; peak summer and major holidays also tend to be pricier. Midweek departures and morning or late-night flights usually offer lower fares, though specific day-of-week and time-of-day data isn't available for this route. Booking about 6 to 9 weeks ahead typically yields the best value, with prices rising when you book more than five months out or at the last minute.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Washington to Aruba?",
        "answer": "For flights from Washington to Aruba, the sweet spot is booking 6 to 9 weeks ahead, with the very lowest fares appearing around 50 days out.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Aruba?",
        "answer": "Aruba is small, so most visitors base themselves in Oranjestad or the high-rise hotel area along Palm Beach. Noord offers quieter beaches and the California Lighthouse. San Nicolas has street art and Baby Beach. All are a short drive from Queen Beatrix International Airport."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Aruba are best to fly into from Washington?",
        "answer": "Aruba has one main international airport, Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, which handles all flights from Washington. It is the only practical gateway for the island and puts you close to the resort areas, with no need for onward trains."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Aruba?",
        "answer": "Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt, so mid-April through June offers sunny, dry weather and lower prices after the winter peak, with lighter crowds than the busy summer months."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Reagan National Airport (DCA) is directly connected to downtown Washington, D.C. by the Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines, which is often the fastest and most popular option. Taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, and shuttle vans are also available curbside, while on-site garages and economy lots offer parking for those who drive. The Metro is generally the most affordable choice, with taxis and ride-shares being more expensive but door-to-door.",
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