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    "Key": "COK-DEL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "COK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kochi",
      "fullCity": "Kochi, India",
      "airport": "Cochin Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "DEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Delhi",
      "fullCity": "Delhi, India",
      "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Kochi (COK) to Delhi (DEL) typically takes about 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. With one stop, depending on the layover city, total travel time often ranges from 5 to 7 hours."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Yes, Air India and IndiGo both fly nonstop from Kochi to Delhi, with a combined 96 weekly flights operating daily. Air India offers up to 10 departures a day spread from early morning through late evening, while IndiGo runs 4 daily flights. Both carriers serve the route daily, so nonstop options are available every day of the week.",
        "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 Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "No visa is required for travel between Kochi and Delhi, as both cities are within India. Indian citizens can travel freely on this domestic route using a valid government-issued photo ID. Foreign nationals already in India must carry their passport and valid Indian visa; no additional visa is needed for this domestic flight."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Yes, Air India operates nonstop red-eye flights from Kochi to Delhi, with 21 weekly departures available daily. Typical departures are at 21:05 and 23:00, arriving in the early hours — the 21:05 lands just after midnight and the 23:00 lands in the early morning hours, both on the next day.",
        "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 Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Air India and IndiGo operate non‑stop from Kochi to Delhi, with Air India running about 69 weekly flights and IndiGo around 27 weekly flights. Both carriers offer daily service across multiple departure times throughout the day.",
        "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 Kochi and Delhi?",
        "answer": "For this domestic route, common layovers include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, all offering frequent connections and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "On-time performance varies, with winter fog in Delhi often causing delays. Early morning flights on IndiGo or Air India tend to be more punctual."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?",
        "answer": "October to March offers pleasant temperatures and clear skies, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon humidity."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within India, bring a government-issued photo ID like Aadhaar, passport, or driver's license. No visa or passport validity check is required, but carry a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates. Proof of onward travel is not needed for this domestic route."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?",
        "answer": "Delhi has only one commercial airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport, serving all domestic and international flights."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?",
        "answer": "Delhi Airport (DEL) has a Sleepbox Lounge airside with 16 sound-proof rooms, but no other on-site hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels, like the Aloft Dulles Airport North and Residence Inn Dulles Airport, are within a 12-minute drive and offer complimentary shuttle service.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-washington-dulles-airport.htm",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/washington-dulles-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/iadri-residence-inn-dulles-airport-at-dulles-28-centre/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Kochi–Delhi route are the Airbus A320-200 Neo (flown by Air India) and the Airbus A321-100 (flown by IndiGo). Boeing 737s also appear on some Air India Express flights, and a few departures show an unspecified type. On connecting itineraries — typically via Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Mumbai — the long leg is almost always an A321-100 or A320-200 Neo, with the shorter feeder leg using similar narrowbody Airbus or Boeing types. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the route is overwhelmingly served by Airbus A320-family jets.",
        "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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Kochi?",
        "answer": "Kochi's Cochin International Airport (COK) has two main lounges: the Travel Club Lounge in the domestic Terminal 1 and the Earth Lounge in the international Terminal 3. The Earth Lounge is open 24 hours and accessible after security and passport control on the third floor near the food court; it offers complimentary soft drinks, spirits and beer (limited to two spirits or one beer per adult), plus a paid à la carte menu, TVs, and flight monitors. The Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 1 operates from 04:00 to 23:30 and serves domestic passengers. Both lounges accept Priority Pass and select American Express cards, and children under seven enter free with an adult.",
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights in India, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic fares may not include a free checked bag, while standard economy usually includes 15–25 kg of checked luggage and a carry‑on. Check your specific airline's policy before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Kochi to Delhi?",
        "answer": "Flights from Kochi to Delhi typically offer Economy and Business class with standard recliner seats. Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares usually do not."
      }
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