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      "code": "CTG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cartagena",
      "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia",
      "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"
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      "code": "BWI",
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      "city": "Baltimore",
      "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland",
      "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cartagena (CTG) to Baltimore (BWI). With one stop, total travel time is typically 7 to 9 hours, depending on the connection city; common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Panama City. Return flights from Baltimore to Cartagena often take a similar amount of time, though connections may vary slightly."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cartagena (CTG) to Baltimore (BWI). The quickest connection is on JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), taking about 7 hours 45 minutes total with a roughly 2-hour layover. Copa Airlines also offers a one-stop option through Panama City (PTY) with a similar total travel time of just under 8 hours.",
        "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.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Yes — visa requirements apply for the Cartagena to Baltimore route depending on citizenship. If you are a Colombian national, you generally need a U.S. visa to enter the United States, unless you hold a valid U.S. visa or are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (which Colombia is not part of). If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism or short stays (up to 90 days). For other nationalities, check both U.S. and Colombian entry requirements based on your passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Baltimore?",
        "answer": "From BWI Marshall Airport to downtown Baltimore, the MARC train is a fast 30‑minute ride via the free airport shuttle to the rail station, with frequent weekday service. The MTA Light Rail also connects the terminal directly to the city, though it’s slower and less direct than MARC. Taxis are available 24/7 at the lower‑level curb, and app‑based rides like Uber and Lyft pick up on the upper level, both taking around 45 minutes to the Inner Harbor. Rental cars are accessible via a free shuttle to the consolidated facility. The MARC train is the most‑used option for its speed and reliability.",
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            "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cartagena to Baltimore are September, October, and August, with average fares between $436 and $456. The most expensive month is December, averaging $760, followed by June and July around $580–$590.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cartagena to Baltimore, the best time to book is 7 to 10 weeks before departure, when fares average around $512. Booking around 50 days out can get you the lowest price at $508, while waiting until the last minute pushes prices up to about $627. For summer and holiday travel, booking earlier within that window is wise, as demand can drive fares higher.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "No overnight red‑eye flights are available from Cartagena (CTG) to Baltimore (BWI) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg were found.",
        "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 Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "There is no non‑stop service from Cartagena to Baltimore. JetBlue operates a common one‑stop routing via Fort Lauderdale with about three daily connections, while Copa offers a couple of daily flights via Panama City. American also appears with a daily connection through Miami, though its layover can be long. No per‑carrier fares are available for these connecting patterns.",
        "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 Cartagena and Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and Panama City, offering efficient connections and visa‑free transit for many travelers."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability can vary due to limited direct options, but morning departures tend to be more punctual. Spirit and Copa, if offering connections, have average performance, so consider early flights for better odds."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October provide pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a U.S. visa or ESTA if applicable, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Baltimore Washington International Airport is the sole airport serving Baltimore. It is located about 10 miles south of downtown and offers a range of domestic and limited international flights, primarily via Southwest Airlines, along with other major carriers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Cabify are the most popular and fastest ways to reach Rafael Núñez International Airport from downtown Cartagena, taking roughly 15–25 minutes depending on traffic and costing a moderate fare. Public buses also run from the city center to the airport area, offering a cheaper but slower alternative, while driving and parking at the airport is possible with both short- and long-term lots available at standard rates.",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Baltimore airport?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminal. Several nearby hotels are connected by free shuttle, including the Aloft BWI (with a shuttle running every 30 minutes from 4am–12pm and 2pm–10pm), TownePlace Suites, and Fairfield Inn & Suites, all located minutes away in Linthicum.",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-03T09:34:42Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwial-aloft-bwi-baltimore-washington-international-airport/overview/",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cartagena and Baltimore airports?",
        "answer": "At Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance through their airline, ideally 48 hours in advance; the terminal provides basic accessibility, though dedicated children's play areas are not widely advertised. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) offers comprehensive accessibility services including wheelchair assistance via airline or airport providers (request at booking or call 410-859-8010 for same-day help), participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program with complimentary lanyards, and features family restrooms throughout concourses with adult changing tables, but does not have a designated children's play zone.",
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        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Cartagena (CTG) and Baltimore (BWI). On typical one-stop itineraries, the long leg is most often an Airbus A320-100 (via Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue) or a Boeing 737-800 (via Panama City on Copa or via Miami on American), with the connecting short leg flown by an Airbus A220-200 or another 737-800. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body types dominate the route. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the specific amenities depend on the carrier and individual airframe.",
        "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 Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "The three carriers operating one-stop service from Cartagena to Baltimore are JetBlue (B6) via Fort Lauderdale, Copa Airlines (CM) via Panama City, and American Airlines (AA) via Miami. JetBlue is unaligned (no alliance), Copa belongs to Star Alliance, and American is a Oneworld member — SkyTeam has no carrier on this route. Other alliances may serve it through additional connections, but no specific carriers beyond these three appear in the schedule.",
        "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 Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport has two lounges, one in each terminal. In the Domestic Terminal, the Avianca Lounge Cartagena (near gate 4) is open from 04:00 to 22:00, accessible to business-class passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, and eligible Avianca partners flying domestic; it offers Wi‑Fi, spirits, beer, wine, and conference rooms for a fee, though alcoholic drinks are only served from 4:00 pm. In the International Terminal, the Heroica VIP Lounge (after passport control near gate 9) is open from 04:00 to midnight, accepts Priority Pass, and provides complimentary alcoholic drinks (limit two), air conditioning, and digital card access.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Cartagena to Baltimore varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag but typically includes a carry-on and personal item. Standard international economy usually includes one free checked bag, while premium cabins offer more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cartagena to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cartagena to Baltimore typically offer Economy and may include flat‑bed Business on connecting itineraries. Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares usually do not."
      }
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