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    "Key": "BOS-CMH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BOS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Boston",
      "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts",
      "airport": "Logan Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Boston (BOS) to Columbus (CMH) typically takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. With one stop, common layovers in cities like New York or Philadelphia extend the total travel time to around 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are daily nonstop flights from Boston to Columbus. American and Delta both market the route, but all flights are operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle or Delta Connection, with up to 92 weekly departures — American also offers three additional weekday flights (Mon–Tue–Wed–Thu–Fri–Sun) operated by Envoy Air. The nonstop flight takes about two hours on an Embraer 175, and typical fares run around $198–$214.",
        "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. 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. 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Columbus?",
        "answer": "From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach downtown Columbus by taxi (about $25, 24/7), rideshare via Lyft or Uber (picking up on the ground transportation level), or the COTA AirConnect bus ($2.75, every 30 minutes, 6 am–9 pm, ~25-minute trip). Car rentals are available on-site from agencies like Alamo. The AirConnect bus is the most-used public transit option, while rideshare and taxi are the fastest door-to-door choices.",
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
            "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
            "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMH",
            "title": "CMH",
            "time_published": "2025-02-22T13:51:45Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport",
            "title": "Columbus Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-10-23T19:10:27Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "The cheapest flights from Boston to Columbus are in March, averaging around $331, with April and May also offering lower fares. Prices climb in the summer and peak in September at an average of $507, making late summer and early fall the most expensive time to fly this route.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "For the best fare from Boston to Columbus, book 5 to 25 days before departure, when prices average around $237. The absolute lowest price observed was $220 at 95 days out, and booking too early (over 4 months ahead) or last-minute can push fares above $340. Summer and holiday periods often require booking closer to the 25-day mark to avoid spikes, but the tool doesn't provide specific seasonal breakdowns.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Boston to Columbus — 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop flights from Boston to Columbus, with up to 110 weekly departures. American also offers service operated by Envoy Air on most days. Specific typical fares for these carriers are not listed in the available 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "On-time reliability is generally good for this domestic route, though afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. Early morning flights, often operated by Delta or American, tend to depart on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Columbus?",
        "answer": "May to June and September to early October offer mild temperatures and fewer crowds than peak summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Columbus?",
        "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the only commercial airport serving Columbus, located about 6 miles east of downtown. It offers direct access to the city and is the primary choice for all flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Logan Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Boston, the fastest and most popular way to reach Logan Airport is the MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus, which is free from South Station and offers a dedicated transitway. The Logan Express bus provides comfortable service from Back Bay and several suburban park-and-ride lots, while ride‑share, taxi, and water taxi options offer door‑to‑terminal convenience. Driving and parking at the airport is possible but is the most expensive choice and subject to traffic, so public transit or the Logan Express are generally recommended for cost and reliability.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express",
            "title": "Logan Express",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/4412",
            "title": "Order  AT 7210.6A - Arrival Metering to Boston-Logan Airport (Cancelled)",
            "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Logan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-22T19:25:41Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Columbus airport?",
        "answer": "There are no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). However, several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service, such as the Columbus Airport Marriott located just one mile away and the Aloft Columbus Westerville about 10 miles from the terminal.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/columbus-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Columbus Airport Guide (CMH) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-02-11T20:39:11Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmham-columbus-airport-marriott/overview/?toDate=1/28/12&groupCode=ofuofua&fromDate=1/25/overview/",
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            "title": "Aloft Columbus Westerville - Hotel Near John Glenn Int'l Airport",
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            "url": "https://chase.com/personal/credit-cards/education/basics/a-guide-to-john-glenn-columbus-international-airport",
            "title": "A Guide to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) | Chase",
            "time_published": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John Glenn Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. There is a meditation room available for quiet reflection or prayer; it is not a traditional chapel but serves as a dedicated quiet space. Currency exchange offices are not present at CMH, so travelers should plan accordingly before arriving.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363",
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            "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Boston and Columbus airports?",
        "answer": "At Boston Logan, accessibility services include wheelchair assistance (request through your airline at least 48 hours ahead), accessible restrooms, elevators with Braille, and service animal relief areas in every terminal. For children, the airport offers family restrooms and an animal therapy program, though dedicated play areas are not mentioned. At Columbus (CMH), specific children's play areas or accessibility programs aren't detailed in available information, but standard services like wheelchair assistance can be arranged via your airline with similar advance notice.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport/at-the-airport/ada-compliance-and-accessibility",
            "title": "Accessibility at Boston Logan | Massport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z"
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/environmental_documents/bos",
            "title": "Airport Environmental Documents – General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, MA | Federal Aviation Administration",
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/NE10001.html",
            "title": "Massachusetts. Boston-Logan International Airport (KBOS) Land & Hold Operations"
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-SCL/",
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Boston to Columbus are operated by American Airlines using the Embraer 175, a comfortable regional jet. Connecting itineraries are common and bring in a wider mix — American's one-stop options through Philadelphia, Washington–National, or New York–LaGuardia often feature Airbus A319s and more Embraer 175s, while United connections via Newark, Chicago–O'Hare, or Washington–Dulles typically use Boeing 737 MAX 9s, 737-900s, or 737-800s on the longer leg. Southwest also serves the route with one-stop flights through Baltimore, Chicago–Midway, Nashville, or St. Louis, predominantly on Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 737-800s, though some aircraft are unspecified in the schedule data.",
        "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 Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) serve Boston to Columbus nonstop, with flights operated by Republic Airways and Envoy Air. No Star Alliance carriers operate nonstop on this route, though connecting itineraries are possible via other hubs.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boston?",
        "answer": "At Boston Logan, Delta Sky Clubs are available in Terminal A (near Gates A6 and A18) and Terminal E, accessible with a same-day Delta first or business class ticket, Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or an annual membership. Terminal B has a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, open to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders and Priority Pass members. Terminal C offers The Lounge BOS, which accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day passes. In Terminal E, the Lufthansa Lounge welcomes Lufthansa Group business and first class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold members, and the Air France Lounge serves Air France and KLM premium passengers along with SkyTeam Elite Plus members.",
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          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOS",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Logan International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/boston-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Boston Logan (BOS) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
            "time_published": "2024-07-17T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOS/lufthansa-lounge-terminal-e-DPm6RHJhaY",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may exclude a carry-on or charge for checked bags. Standard economy typically includes a carry-on and personal item, but checked bags often incur a fee."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boston to Columbus?",
        "answer": "Flights from Boston to Columbus typically offer Economy and sometimes first class with larger recliner seats; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this short domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."
      }
    }
  }
}