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    "orig": {
      "code": "CTG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cartagena",
      "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia",
      "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"
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      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Cartagena (CTG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) typically takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. With one stop, common layover cities include Panama City or Bogotá, extending total travel time to roughly 5 to 7 hours. Return flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena are usually similar in duration, often around 3 hours 20 minutes nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays with up to 24 weekly flights. Departure times are clustered in the early afternoon, typically between 1:20 PM and 2:55 PM.",
        "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 Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale depending on nationality. Colombian citizens generally need a U.S. visa, unless they hold a valid U.S. visa or are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) through another citizenship. As of 2025, Colombia is not a VWP country, so a visa is typically required. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism or business stays up to 90 days. For the return from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, U.S. citizens can enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days, while Colombian citizens need a valid U.S. visa or other authorization to enter the U.S."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, you can reach the city center by taxi, ride share, rental car, or public transit. The most-used option is likely ride share due to convenience, but Broward County Transit bus Route 1 offers a direct and affordable ride from the Rental Car Center. The Tri-Rail commuter train also connects to downtown via a free airport shuttle, though the station is a few miles away. Taxis and rental cars are readily available for a faster, more private trip.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale are September, August, and May, with average fares around $354, $358, and $369 respectively. The most expensive months are December, January, and March, where average prices reach $606, $516, and $490.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale, the optimal booking window is 6 to 9 weeks before departure, with average fares around $551. The very cheapest tickets appear about 50 days out, at roughly $546, while last-minute bookings can cost upwards of $736. Summer and holiday periods likely see higher demand, so aiming for the earlier end of that window or even a bit further out is wise.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "No red-eye flights operate from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale — neither nonstop overnight services nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight 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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cartagena and Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City (PTY) and Miami (MIA). Panama City’s Tocumen Airport offers efficient connections and visa-free transit for many nationalities, while Miami provides broad onward connections to Fort Lauderdale with short flight times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon flights may encounter weather‑related delays. Opt for morning departures on Spirit or JetBlue for the best punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "November to April offers pleasant temperatures, low humidity, and fewer crowds, avoiding the summer heat and hurricane season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and check for any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale has one main commercial airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL). It is located about 5 miles southwest of downtown and serves as a convenient gateway to the beaches and cruise port."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cartagena, the quickest and most popular way to reach Rafael Núñez International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, taking about 15–25 minutes depending on traffic and costing a moderate fare. Public buses also serve the airport from the city center for a very low price, though they are slower and less direct. Driving yourself is possible, with short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport, but navigating the busy Crespo neighborhood can be challenging for visitors.",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fort Lauderdale airport?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale Airport has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminals. Several nearby hotels are connected by free shuttle, including options just a short ride away. The rental car center is often cited as a relatively quiet spot with padded seats for those staying overnight.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Hollywood Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) offers free Wi-Fi throughout all terminals. Currency exchange services are available in Terminals 2 and 4, near the departure gates. There is no dedicated prayer room or chapel at the airport, though quiet areas may be found in some terminals.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cartagena and Fort Lauderdale airports?",
        "answer": "At Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), travelers with disabilities can request mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before departure, though dedicated children's play areas are not widely advertised. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) offers comprehensive accessibility services including wheelchair assistance and a TTY phone line, with requests best made in advance through your airline; children's facilities are limited but the airport provides family-friendly amenities like nursing rooms and quiet areas.",
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        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale are operated by JetBlue using the Airbus A320-100. Connecting itineraries most often route through Bogotá or Medellín on Avianca, also with the Airbus A320-100 (and occasionally the A319), while Copa connections via Panama City typically use the Boeing 737 MAX 8 on the long leg. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 types dominate the route; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these modern narrowbody 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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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "JetBlue is the only airline operating nonstop between Cartagena and Fort Lauderdale, and it does not belong to any of the three major global alliances. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld carrier flies it nonstop.",
        "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": "At Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), there are two lounges: the Avianca Lounge Cartagena in the domestic terminal and the Heroica VIP Lounge in the international terminal. The Avianca Lounge is accessible to passengers on Avianca, GOL, Avianca partners, or any Star Alliance member airline, and it offers Wi‑Fi, spirits, beer, wine, and conference rooms (charges apply). The Heroica VIP Lounge, available to international passengers, provides complimentary alcoholic drinks (limit two), air conditioning, and digital card acceptance, and it is open daily from 4:00 am to midnight. Both lounges are located after security, and access may be restricted when space is limited.",
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            "url": "http://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG/Avianca-Lounge-Cartagena-Domestic-Terminal-svgn78g404/",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets may not include a checked bag, while standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and higher fares typically offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy rarely available on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible and higher cabin fares typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy tickets generally do not."
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