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    "orig": {
      "code": "BOI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Boise",
      "fullCity": "Boise, Idaho",
      "airport": "Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field"
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      "code": "GDL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guadalajara",
      "fullCity": "Guadalajara, Jalisco",
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Boise (BOI) to Guadalajara (GDL). The typical one-stop journey takes about 6 to 8 hours total, with common layovers in Denver, Salt Lake City, or Dallas/Fort Worth. Return flights can be slightly longer due to prevailing winds, often ranging from 7 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Boise (BOI) to Guadalajara (GDL). The shortest connecting itineraries are one-stop via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on American Airlines, taking about 7 hours 10 minutes total with a layover of about 1 hour 20 minutes. Alaska Airlines also offers connections through Los Angeles (LAX) with a total trip time around 6 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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. 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 Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "Yes — travel from Boise to Guadalajara crosses an international border, so visa or travel authorization requirements depend on your nationality. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist or business visits of up to 180 days, but you must complete a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) upon entry. If you are a Mexican citizen, you may need a U.S. visa or an ESTA (if eligible under the Visa Waiver Program) to travel from Boise back to Guadalajara, as you would be entering the U.S. from abroad. Travelers of other nationalities should check both U.S. and Mexican entry requirements based on their passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "At Guadalajara Airport you can take a taxi, use ride-share services, rent a car, or board the new Line 4 airport bus rapid transit (BRT). The BRT is the most-used option by visitors heading downtown, while taxis and ride-shares are faster but cost more. Car rentals start around $10 per day with unlimited mileage. Private car transfers are also bookable, with sedans for up to three passengers at $60 one-way to the city center.",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Boise to Guadalajara are April (average $599), September ($625), and August ($630). The most expensive months are December (average $822), November ($734), and June ($684).",
        "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 Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "For flights from Boise to Guadalajara, booking 6 to 9 weeks in advance typically yields the best fares, averaging around $600. The absolute lowest price appears about 45 days before departure at $575, while booking very early (5–6 months out) or last-minute can push prices above $800. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand may shorten the optimal window slightly, so aiming for the earlier end of that 6–9 week range is a safe bet.",
        "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 Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Boise to Guadalajara — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate 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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Boise and Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Mexico City. Dallas and Phoenix offer broad domestic connections and efficient transfers under one roof, while Los Angeles provides numerous onward flights to Guadalajara. Mexico City is a major hub with extensive regional connectivity and, for U.S. citizens, visa‑free transit under Mexican immigration rules."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance can vary due to connecting hubs and weather. Early departures from Boise generally offer better reliability, especially on airlines like Alaska Airlines or United."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "October through April has warm, dry weather and fewer tourists, avoiding summer heat and rain."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid U.S. passport, and check if you need a Mexican visa or tourist card. Have a payment method for bags and proof of onward or return travel. Vaccination certificates are not currently required for entry into Mexico."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "Guadalajara has only one airport, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, located about 17 km south of downtown."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guadalajara airport?",
        "answer": "Guadalajara Airport (GDL) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. There are no transit hotels or airside sleeping facilities, though the terminal does have some large couches in Concourse C and a rest area with couches and phone charging between the AB and CD gate connections. Nearby hotels are available outside the airport, but none are directly connected by a shuttle—travellers typically need a taxi or rideshare to reach them.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Guadalajara Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Guadalajara International Airport has several banking and ATM services, including Santander, Banorte, HSBC, Scotiabank, and BBVA, suggesting currency exchange may be available through these providers. The airport’s website mentions a VIP lounge and a smoking area in the Salon Premier Aeromexico lounge, but there is no specific mention of prayer rooms or chapels. Free Wi‑Fi is not explicitly listed; however, the guide recommends purchasing a Mexico eSIM for connectivity to avoid roaming charges. Terminal locations for these services are not detailed beyond the general presence of ATMs and lounges.",
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            "time_published": "2024-08-10T15:18:50Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Boise and Guadalajara airports?",
        "answer": "Boise Airport (BOI) provides wheelchair assistance and other accessible services, which should be arranged through your airline at least 48 hours before travel. Guadalajara Airport (GDL) also offers mobility support and assistance for passengers with disabilities, typically requested via your airline in advance. While neither airport specifically advertises dedicated children's play areas, both have family-friendly amenities and can accommodate young travelers through their general services.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Boise and Guadalajara, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer connecting leg is the Boeing 737-800, typically via Dallas/Fort Worth on American Airlines, with the Boeing 737-900 also appearing on Alaska Airlines connections through Los Angeles or Ontario. Embraer 175s operate the shorter feeder legs from Boise and occasionally the longer leg as well via Phoenix. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline.",
        "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 Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Boise to Guadalajara. The carriers actually operating one-stop connections on this route are American Airlines (AA), which is in the oneworld alliance, and Alaska Airlines (AS), which is in the oneworld alliance as well. No other alliances are represented by the carriers that operate the route, and neither carrier is unaffiliated.",
        "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 Boise?",
        "answer": "Boise Airport (BOI) has no airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club, nor any independent lounges such as Priority Pass or Plaza Premium. There are no dedicated lounge facilities available to passengers at this airport. Travelers seeking lounge access will need to look for alternatives at connecting airports.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "For Boise to Guadalajara, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and usually exclude a checked bag; standard economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
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      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boise to Guadalajara?",
        "answer": "Flights from Boise to Guadalajara typically offer Economy and often flat-bed Business class on connecting itineraries; Premium Economy is uncommon."
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      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not."
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