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      "code": "HYD",
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      "city": "Hyderabad",
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      "airport": "Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport"
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "Chicago and New York are usually cheapest and offer the best connections via the Middle East. San Francisco and Dallas also have strong one-stop options. From smaller cities, you will typically connect through these hubs before your long-haul flight."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "Flights from the US to Hyderabad are typically cheapest in February and September, avoiding summer and December holiday peaks. Book 2-3 months ahead, and fly midweek on Tuesday or Wednesday, often on red-eye departures from major gateways like New York or San Francisco."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to Hyderabad, book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but book even earlier if traveling during peak periods like US summer holidays, Thanksgiving, or major Indian festivals such as Diwali."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "Standard economy flights from the US to Hyderabad typically include one or two checked bags, but basic economy fares on carriers like United or American often exclude the first checked bag. Premium cabins usually allow two or three bags. Exact allowances vary by airline and ticket type, so confirm before booking."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "Evening and late-night departures from the United States to Hyderabad often offer lower fares, especially on weekdays. Morning flights tend to be pricier due to business travel demand. These patterns can shift by season and day of week, so comparing options across departure times is wise."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport to downtown Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Hyderabad, India arrive at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), located about 24 kilometers (15 miles) south of downtown Hyderabad in Shamshabad. The airport is well connected to the city center by the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway, an elevated road offering a direct route. Air-conditioned Pushpak buses operated by TGSRTC provide frequent service from the airport to various points in the city, while metered taxis and ride-share services like Ola and Uber are readily available. Travel time to the central business district typically ranges from 45 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic, and although there is no direct metro or train station at the airport terminal, the city's MMTS suburban rail and Hyderabad Metro can be accessed via connecting bus or taxi from nearby stations.",
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      },
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        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Hyderabad?",
        "answer": "Flights to Hyderabad typically offer economy, premium economy and lie-flat business class on carriers like Emirates or Qatar Airways, with first class available on some connecting itineraries but rarely on the final leg."
      },
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        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Hyderabad airport?",
        "answer": "Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has an on-site transit hotel called Airport Lodge located at the Public Transportation Centre, offering dormitory-style cubicles and private rooms with hourly rates and a free shuttle running every 10 minutes. There is also a full-service Novotel Hyderabad Airport situated near the terminal complex. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available inside the terminal itself.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Hyderabad airport?",
        "answer": "Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has Encalm Lounge locations in both the domestic and international terminals, open 24 hours. Access is available to business and first-class passengers on partner airlines, Priority Pass and Amex Platinum cardholders, and travelers can also buy a day pass. The international Encalm Lounge near gate 23 offers premium food, showers for a fee, a children's room, WiFi, and day beds, while the domestic side provides similar comforts with a maximum two-hour stay.",
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