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    "Key": "BNA-YUL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BNA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Nashville",
      "fullCity": "Nashville, Tennessee",
      "airport": "Nashville Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "YUL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Montréal",
      "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec",
      "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Nashville (BNA) to Montréal (YUL). The fastest one‑stop itineraries, typically via Toronto (YYZ) or New York (JFK/EWR/LGA), take about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes of total travel time. Return flights from Montréal to Nashville usually have similar durations, though exact times depend on layover length and direction of connections."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada flies nonstop from Nashville to Montréal daily, with up to 42 weekly departures at various times throughout the early morning and afternoon. It's the only airline offering direct service on this route.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are requirements: if you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa or eTA to enter Canada by air, but you must carry a valid U.S. passport. If you are a Canadian citizen, you do not need a visa or eTA to enter the U.S. by air, but you must carry a valid Canadian passport. For other nationalities, check both Canadian and U.S. entry rules. The route is international, so the question is relevant."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?",
        "answer": "From Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) to downtown, the 747 Express Bus is the most popular and cost-effective option, running 24/7 for a $11 fare. Taxis offer a flat-rate ride to the city center for $49.45 during the day and $56.70 at night. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are also available, with pickup zones outside the terminal. Car rentals are on-site from major agencies, and a future light-rail link is under construction. The 747 bus is the most used, while a taxi is the fastest door-to-door.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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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",
            "time_published": "2025-09-12T15:26:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000103337-Ground-Transportation",
            "title": "Ground Transportation – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Montreal",
            "title": "Transportation in Montreal",
            "time_published": "2026-03-15T16:43:15Z"
          },
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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",
            "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
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          }
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Nashville to Montréal are April, November, and May, with average fares around $457–$474. The most expensive months are March, January, and February, where average prices range from $562 to $574.",
        "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 Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "For flights from Nashville to Montréal, the best time to book is roughly 16 to 19 weeks before departure, when average fares are around $438. Booking around 130 days out can score the lowest price at about $424, while last-minute tickets can climb above $1,000. For summer or holiday travel, aim for the early end of that window or even a bit earlier, as demand tends to push optimal booking further 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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights operate from Nashville (BNA) to Montréal (YUL) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are available on this route.",
        "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 Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada operates the only nonstop service between Nashville and Montréal, with 42 weekly flights departing daily at various times. The median fare on this route is around $559, making Air Canada the low-fare leader for nonstop travel.",
        "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 Nashville and Montréal?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Nashville and Montréal include Toronto, New York, and Atlanta. Toronto offers efficient connections via Air Canada, while New York and Atlanta provide broad one-stop routings with competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally good, though afternoon storms can cause delays. Morning flights, particularly on Air Canada, tend to be more punctual."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?",
        "answer": "May to June and September to early October offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists than peak summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid passport, ensure you meet Canada's entry requirements including any necessary visa or eTA, and have proof of onward travel. A payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates are also recommended."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?",
        "answer": "Montréal–Trudeau is the primary choice for commercial flights, located about 20 km from downtown and serving major airlines and international routes. Montréal–Mirabel is mainly used for cargo and private flights, so you can ignore it for passenger travel."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Nashville Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Nashville, the cheapest option is the WeGo public bus Route 18, which runs to the airport. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer a faster door‑to‑door trip of about 15 minutes. Shared shuttle vans and hotel shuttles are also available. Driving yourself is possible with several on‑airport parking choices, but ride‑share or a taxi is typically the most popular for convenience.",
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            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.nashville-airport.com/bna-departures-airline-southwest-airlines",
            "title": "Southwest Airlines Departures from Nashville Airport (BNA)",
            "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNA%20Records",
            "title": "BNA Records",
            "time_published": "2025-12-19T01:26:45Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "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. This hotel is located at 555 Boulevard McMillan and provides easy access for travelers needing a place to rest. Other nearby hotels are also available in the vicinity, typically reached by shuttle.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/montreal-trudeau-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:16Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulsa-sheraton-montreal-airport-hotel/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel Near Montreal-Trudeau Airport | Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel",
            "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL",
            "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
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            "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL",
            "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360000864457-Are-there-lockers-at-the-airport",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Nashville and Montréal airports?",
        "answer": "Nashville International Airport (BNA) offers assistance for passengers with special needs, a children’s play area, and family restrooms, with medical services and a pharmacy available in Concourse C. At Montréal-Trudeau (YUL), free mobility assistance can be reserved by calling 514-420-5030 or using an online form, ideally 48 hours in advance; the airport provides accessible facilities including ramps, elevators, electric carts, and a dedicated security line, and children’s play areas are not explicitly mentioned but family-friendly amenities are available. Both airports have service animal relief areas and accessible restrooms.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights between Nashville and Montréal are operated with the Canadair Regional Jet 900, flown by Air Canada and United. For connecting itineraries, the most common aircraft on the longer leg include the Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Embraer 175, and the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, depending on the routing and airline. The exact aircraft can vary by day and by connection point, but these types represent the typical mix 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 Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, a Star Alliance member, is the only airline operating nonstop flights from Nashville to Montréal. No other alliances have a carrier on this route, though other alliances may offer connecting itineraries.",
        "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 Nashville?",
        "answer": "Nashville International Airport has a Delta Sky Club in Concourse B, accessible to Delta Sky Club members, premium cabin passengers, and eligible Amex cardholders, featuring complimentary snacks and drinks with runway views. The only other lounge-like option is Minute Suites in Concourse D, offering private sleep pods available for rent by the hour, ideal for a quiet rest or work session but without the traditional lounge amenities. No Priority Pass, American Admirals Club, or United Club lounges exist at BNA.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On flights from Nashville to Montréal, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare purchased. Basic economy tickets often restrict carry‑on to one personal item and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy usually permits a carry‑on and one checked bag. Premium cabins generally offer additional allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Nashville to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Flights from Nashville to Montréal typically offer Economy and sometimes standard Business class with recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this short‑haul route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "On this international route, same‑day changes or standby depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabins offering the most options."
      }
    }
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