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      "country": "United States"
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      "code": "YMQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Montréal",
      "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec",
      "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Montréal?",
        "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Montréal (YMQ) from 30 cities across the United States, with the most frequent departures from New York (LGA), Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL), Orlando (MCO), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Major airlines like Air Canada, United, Delta, American, Porter, and Air Transat operate these routes, with flight times ranging from about 1.5 hours from Boston to nearly 4 hours from Dallas. For travelers not near a nonstop gateway, one-stop connections are widely available through major U.S. hubs such as Atlanta, Charlotte, or Detroit on carriers like Delta, American, and United, often with short layovers. When choosing a departure city, travelers typically balance proximity to home with flight frequency and schedule convenience, as cities like New York and Chicago offer hundreds of weekly flights while smaller markets may have only a few daily options.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York to Montréal take about 1 hour 35 minutes, while from Chicago the flight is around 2 hours 15 minutes. From Boston, it's a quick 1 hour 25 minutes. Other US cities like Orlando or Fort Lauderdale have longer nonstop times of about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, and one-stop flights from cities without nonstop service will typically add an hour or more depending on the connection.",
        "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city 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 time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are many nonstop flights from the United States to Montréal. The busiest gateway is New York City (primarily LaGuardia) with over 300 weekly flights on Air Canada, United, Porter, Delta, and American, taking about an hour and a half. Other major nonstop routes include Chicago O'Hare (United, Air Canada, American), Philadelphia (Air Canada, American), Orlando (Air Canada, Air Transat), and Fort Lauderdale (Air Transat, Air Canada, Porter), with typical flight times ranging from under 2 hours from East Coast cities to about 3.5 hours from Florida.",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Montréal?",
        "answer": "New York and Boston are the easiest and usually cheapest, with multiple daily flights under two hours. Chicago, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia also offer good options. From the West Coast, you will connect through these hubs or Toronto, adding time and cost."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada (Star Alliance), United (Star Alliance), American (oneworld), and Delta (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from the US to Montréal. Porter, Air Transat, and others also serve the route from many cities.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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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      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Montréal are typically January through March, after the holiday rush, and late September through early November, outside of summer peak. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks ahead, aim for midweek departures (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), and choose early morning or late evening flights."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Book flights from the United States to Montréal about 6 to 12 weeks ahead for a good balance of availability and price, but aim for 3 to 4 months in advance if traveling during peak periods like summer, Christmas, or March school breaks when demand is high."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On flights from the US to Montréal, baggage rules vary by airline and fare. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag or charges a fee, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins generally allow two checked bags. Always confirm with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Montréal typically see lower fares for early morning or late evening departures, especially midweek. Afternoon flights often cost more due to higher demand. These patterns can shift by day of week and season, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays generally offering the best value."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Trudeau Intl Airport to downtown Montréal?",
        "answer": "Most flights from the United States to Montréal arrive at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), which is the primary international gateway for the city. To reach downtown Montréal, you can take the 747 Express Bus that runs 24/7 and gets you to the city centre in about 45 to 60 minutes. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are also available curbside, with the drive to downtown taking roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. A light metro line (REM) is under construction and expected to connect the airport to downtown in the future.",
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/29089144643357-How-much-does-a-taxi-ride-cost",
            "title": "How much does a taxi ride cost? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL",
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Flights to Montréal typically offer economy and a domestic first class recliner seat, with lie-flat business class appearing only on a few premium transcontinental routes. True international first class is not offered."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) does not have an on-site hotel or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal via a complimentary shuttle. The airport does offer some airside and landside rest areas with benches and a few recliners for overnight stays.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Montréal airport?",
        "answer": "At Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the Air France/KLM Lounge operated by Plaza Premium Group in the international terminal near gate 57 offers premium food, Wi‑Fi, and showers for a fee; access is available to eligible business- and first-class passengers, elite status holders, and day-pass purchasers, though Air France passengers are prioritized between 3 pm and 7 pm. The domestic terminal houses The Aspire American Express Lounge, while the international terminal also has the National Bank Lounge and The Aspire International Lounge. For U.S.‑bound flights, the transborder terminal features the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge.",
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