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      "code": "CTG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cartagena",
      "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia",
      "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"
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      "code": "MCO",
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      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "A direct flight from Cartagena (CTG) to Orlando (MCO) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. With one stop, common layovers like Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY) often extend total travel time to 6–8 hours. The return flight (MCO to CTG) typically has a similar duration for nonstop options, but layover times can vary slightly."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cartagena (CTG) to Orlando (MCO). The quickest way to make the trip is a one-stop connection, most commonly through Bogotá (BOG), Panama City (PTY), or Miami (MIA), taking around 8 hours and 15 minutes total. Copa via Panama City tends to offer the best combination of price and duration, with typical fares around $550–$660, while Avianca via Bogotá can be slightly cheaper on average.",
        "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. 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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply when flying from Cartagena to Orlando. If you are a Colombian citizen, you need a U.S. visa (such as a B1/B2 tourist visa) unless you hold dual citizenship with a Visa Waiver Program country, in which case you may travel with ESTA authorization. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism stays up to 90 days. For the return from Orlando to Cartagena, U.S. citizens are visa-exempt for short visits, while Colombian nationals do not need a visa to return home."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cartagena to Orlando are April, September, and August, with average fares around $440–$449. The most expensive months are December, March, and January, where prices climb to $592–$712 on average.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cartagena to Orlando, the best time to book is roughly 7 to 10 weeks before departure, when fares average around $515. Booking around 70 days out can yield the lowest price of about $510, while waiting until the last two weeks or booking more than five months ahead tends to push prices above $550. During peak summer or holiday periods, demand typically shifts the optimal window earlier—aiming for 8 to 12 weeks ahead can help avoid steeper premiums.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "No overnight red‑eye flights operate from Cartagena (CTG) to Orlando (MCO) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg were found 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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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no non‑stop flights from Cartagena to Orlando, but several airlines offer one‑stop connecting service. Avianca connects through Bogotá and Medellín, with Bogotá being the most frequent routing at about 13 daily patterns. Copa Airlines connects via Panama City roughly 11 times a day, and LATAM also serves the route via Bogotá with similar frequency. American Airlines offers connections through Miami (about 7 daily), while JetBlue provides a few options via Fort Lauderdale and New York JFK. Specific per‑carrier fares are not available for these connecting itineraries.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Bogotá, Miami, Panama City and Fort Lauderdale. Bogotá offers frequent connecting flights within Colombia, while Miami and Fort Lauderdale provide extensive onward connections to Orlando. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport enables efficient transfers and often visa‑free transit for eligible passengers, helping keep total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance can be inconsistent, with afternoon flights more prone to delays. Opting for early departures, particularly on carriers like Copa or Avianca, may improve your chances of staying on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowds outside school breaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a U.S. visa or ESTA if eligible, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination or health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the main airport, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown and near Disney World. It serves most major airlines and is the primary choice for international and domestic flights. Orlando Sanford International Airport is farther north, mainly used by low-cost carriers like Allegiant and some charters, and is less convenient for Orlando's attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Rafael Núñez International Airport is located in the Crespo neighborhood, about 4 km (2.5 miles) north of Cartagena's historic center. The most popular and convenient option is a taxi or ride‑share, which takes 15–20 minutes and is relatively affordable. Public buses and colectivos serve the route at lower cost but with longer travel times and limited space for luggage. Driving and parking are possible, with both short‑term and long‑term lots available near the terminal, though navigating city traffic can be slow.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside any terminal. The nearest hotels are located off-airport property and are connected by complimentary shuttle services, with several options just a few minutes away.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Orlando Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. Currency exchange services are available at multiple locations, including Travelex counters in Terminals A and B, as well as a Currency Exchange International desk in Terminal C. The airport also features an interfaith chapel located in Terminal B on Level 3, offering a quiet space for prayer and reflection.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cartagena and Orlando airports?",
        "answer": "At Cartagena’s Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), accessible services and children’s facilities are limited—travelers with disabilities should contact their airline at least 48 hours before departure to arrange wheelchair assistance, while no dedicated children’s play areas are available. Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers comprehensive accessibility with barrier‑free paths, elevators, companion care restrooms, adult changing tables, a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, and a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, plus children’s play areas in each terminal. To arrange assistance at MCO, contact your airline 48 hours in advance for wheelchair or skycap services.",
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        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Cartagena and Orlando, so all itineraries involve a connection. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Airbus A320 family — especially the A320-200 Neo and A320-100 — operated by Avianca and LATAM via Bogotá or Medellín, while Copa's Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737-800 via Panama City also appear frequently. On American Airlines connections through Miami, the long leg is typically an Airbus A319 or Boeing 737-800. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these carriers.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves Cartagena–Orlando via United, Copa, Avianca, and Air Canada; oneworld is represented by American Airlines, and SkyTeam by Aeromexico. JetBlue also operates on the route but belongs to no global alliance, and LATAM flies it as an unaligned carrier.",
        "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. 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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cartagena?",
        "answer": "At Cartagena’s Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) you’ll find two lounges: the Avianca Lounge Cartagena in the Domestic Terminal (airside, near gate 4, open 04:00–22:00) and the Heroica VIP Lounge in the International Terminal (airside, near gate 9, open 04:00–midnight). The Avianca lounge admits domestic Avianca, GOL, Avianca partners, and Star Alliance passengers (business class or eligible elite status) and offers complimentary Wi‑Fi, spirits, beer, wine, and conference rooms. The Heroica VIP Lounge is accessible to international passengers via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or day pass and features complimentary alcoholic drinks (max two), air conditioning, and digital card acceptance. Both lounges permit a maximum stay of three hours and are subject to space availability.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Cartagena to Orlando varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are usually restrictive and may exclude checked baggage, while standard economy often includes one checked bag. A carry-on is typically included with most fares."
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        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cartagena to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cartagena to Orlando typically offer Economy and, less commonly, flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is not standard on this route."
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      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and restricted fares typically do not."
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