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    "Key": "ATL-KTM",
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      "code": "ATL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Atlanta",
      "fullCity": "Atlanta, Georgia",
      "airport": "Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport"
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      "code": "KTM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kathmandu",
      "fullCity": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
      "airport": "Tribhuvan Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu. A typical one-stop itinerary, often via Doha or Istanbul, takes around 20 to 22 hours of total flight time. Two-stop options can extend the journey to 24 hours or more."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu. The shortest connecting routing found is a one-stop itinerary via Abu Dhabi (AUH) on Etihad, with the long leg on an Airbus A350-1000 and the short leg to Kathmandu on an Airbus A320 operated by a partner; total travel time is roughly 20 hours including a layover of about 7 hours 45 minutes.",
        "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel from Atlanta to Kathmandu. All foreign nationals (including U.S. citizens) need a visa to enter Nepal. U.S. citizens can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, or apply for an e‑visa in advance. Travelers of other nationalities should check Nepal's visa policy, as some may need to apply at an embassy. For the return journey, Nepalese citizens require a valid visa (or ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program if eligible) to enter the United States."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Prepaid airport taxis are the most common and reliable way to get from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu, taking 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Ride‑share apps like Pathao and inDrive operate in the city, but they may not be allowed to pick up directly at the terminal; you can walk a short distance outside the airport to use them. Public buses run from the airport gate to Ratna Park and other city stops, but they are crowded and impractical with luggage. Car rentals are available but rarely used for the airport‑to‑city stretch because of chaotic traffic and lack of parking. Most visitors take a prepaid taxi for a hassle‑free, fixed‑rate ride.",
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            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to Kathmandu are January, February, and March, with average fares around $1,491 to $1,532. The most expensive months are June, May, and December, where average prices climb to roughly $2,077 to $2,410.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "For flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu, the best fares are typically found when booking 10 to 13 weeks before departure, with an average price around $1,565. Booking very early — about 120 days out — can yield the lowest individual fare near $1,523, while last-minute bookings within a few days of travel can cost over $2,100. For summer or holiday travel, higher demand may push optimal booking slightly earlier, so aim for the upper end of that window or a bit beyond.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Atlanta to Kathmandu — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are available 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 Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Atlanta to Kathmandu. Etihad Airways offers a one-stop connection via Abu Dhabi, with the long-haul leg operated by Etihad and the final segment to Kathmandu operated by 3L. Other carriers may also serve this route, often with connections in the Middle East or Asia, but Etihad is the primary carrier shown in the schedule data.",
        "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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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Atlanta and Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and Delhi. Doha and Dubai offer broad connections and efficient transfers, Istanbul provides visa‑free transit for many nationalities, and Delhi is a major South Asian gateway with onward flights."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Reliability varies by connection, as there are no direct flights. Booking early departures from Atlanta, such as those on Delta, can improve overall punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "October to November and March to April offer clear skies, mild temperatures, and fewer tourists than the peak autumn trekking season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, a Nepalese visa (available on arrival or online), proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates, such as for yellow fever if arriving from an endemic country."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Kathmandu has only one airport, Tribhuvan International, which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Atlanta, the MARTA Red and Gold rail lines offer a direct, 20‑minute ride to the airport’s domestic terminal for a low fare — it’s the most popular and reliable option. Taxis and ride‑share services provide door‑to‑terminal convenience with a typical 20‑minute trip, costing noticeably more than transit. Shared‑ride shuttles are available for about $16.50 per person to downtown, while driving yourself means taking I‑75/85 South and paying for on‑site parking.",
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            "url": "https://atl.com/ground-transportation",
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            "time_published": "2025-08-22T21:08:34Z"
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            "url": "https://www.atl.com/maps-3/",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Kathmandu airport?",
        "answer": "Kathmandu Airport (KTM) does not have on-site hotels or sleeping pods, and overnight stays inside are not permitted as the terminal closes nightly from 12:30 AM to 6:30 AM. Nearby hotels offer shuttle service for uninterrupted sleep.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tribhuvan Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Currency exchange offices are available in Terminal I (International) at Tribhuvan International Airport. Prayer rooms or chapels and free Wi‑Fi are not specifically mentioned in the available information, though the terminal offers several passenger services.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Atlanta to Kathmandu. On a typical connecting itinerary, the long-haul leg is flown by an Airbus A350-1000 via Abu Dhabi (AUH) on Etihad, with a short connecting hop on an Airbus A320-100. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though the A350-1000 is the most common widebody seen on this route.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "The only carrier that appears in the schedule data for Atlanta to Kathmandu is Etihad Airways, connecting via Abu Dhabi. Etihad is not a member of any global airline alliance — it operates outside Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld. Other alliances may serve this route via their own connecting hubs, but no specific alliance carriers appear in the data.",
        "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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Atlanta?",
        "answer": "At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta Air Lines operates nine Sky Clubs across every concourse, with the largest at Gate D18 featuring over 500 seats, Southern-inspired cuisine, private phone booths, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The Centurion Lounge in Concourse E, available to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, offers chef-curated meals, craft cocktails, and a family room. The Club ATL in Concourse F, accessible via Priority Pass or a day pass, provides a quiet space with complimentary snacks and drinks from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Minute Suites are available in Concourses B, E, and F for private sleep pods or workspaces, bookable by the hour. Delta Sky Club access is granted to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or certain credit card holders, while day passes are not sold.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare type on this route. Basic economy tickets may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Atlanta to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Atlanta to Kathmandu typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines for certain segments."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabins typically offering same‑day changes or standby while restricted tickets usually do not."
      }
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