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    "orig": {
      "code": "DFW",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dallas",
      "fullCity": "Dallas, Texas",
      "airport": "Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport"
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      "code": "KTM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kathmandu",
      "fullCity": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
      "airport": "Tribhuvan Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Dallas (DFW) to Kathmandu (KTM). The typical total journey time is 20 to 24 hours, depending on layovers. Common one‑stop routes connect via Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH), or Dubai (DXB), with total times around 20–22 hours, while two‑stop itineraries often take 24–28 hours. The return flight from Kathmandu to Dallas may be slightly longer due to typical headwinds, adding 30–60 minutes."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) to Kathmandu (KTM). The shortest one-stop routings connect via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), typically taking around 26 to 27 hours total. Turkish Airlines often offers the lowest fares, with one-stop itineraries starting around $1,119.",
        "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 Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Dallas to Kathmandu. U.S. citizens must obtain a Nepal visa before arrival or can get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport with a valid passport, passport photos, and the visa fee. Nepalese citizens require a U.S. visa to enter the United States. Travelers of other nationalities should check both U.S. transit/exit requirements and Nepal entry rules based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "From Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), prepaid taxis are the most common and reliable way to reach central Kathmandu, with a fixed fare of around NPR 800–1,000 and a 20–30 minute ride. There is no train or metro service, and ride‑sharing apps operate inconsistently, so most travelers stick with the official prepaid taxi counter just outside the arrivals hall. A few hotels offer complimentary shuttles, but public buses are crowded, slow, and not recommended with luggage. Car rentals are available but rarely used for airport transfers due to chaotic traffic and limited parking.",
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            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Dallas to Kathmandu are August, September, and April, with average fares around $1,455 to $1,484. The most expensive months are June, December, and May, where average prices climb to $1,837 to $2,042.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "For the best fares from Dallas to Kathmandu, book 6–9 weeks ahead, with the lowest price typically around 60 days before departure at about $1,622. Booking last minute can cost over $2,100, while summer and holiday periods often see higher prices, so aiming for that 2‑month lead time is generally ideal.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Yes, connecting red‑eye itineraries are available from Dallas (DFW) to Kathmandu (KTM). On a representative search, Cathay Pacific operates an overnight leg departing DFW at 22:55 and arriving in Hong Kong (HKG) at 04:05, with a connection onward to Kathmandu also on Cathay Pacific after a layover of about 14 hours 50 minutes. The red‑eye leg lands at 04:05, which is in the early hours.",
        "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 Dallas and Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Common layover hubs include Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and Delhi. Doha and Dubai offer broad connections and efficient transfers, while Istanbul provides visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Delhi is a convenient South Asian gateway, though a transit visa may be required depending on your nationality."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability varies due to multiple connections and weather. Early departures from Dallas, particularly on Qatar Airways via Doha, tend to have fewer delays."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "October to November and March to April offer clear skies, mild temperatures, and fewer tourists than peak trekking seasons."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a Nepali visa or approval letter, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Kathmandu has one airport, Tribhuvan International Airport, located about 6 km east of the city centre, serving all international and domestic flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Dallas, you can take the DART Orange Line light rail directly to Terminal A, which is the most popular and affordable public transit option. Ride-share services, taxis, and rental cars are readily available and offer a faster, door-to-terminal trip, especially during off-peak hours. If driving, on-airport parking ranges from terminal garages to economy lots with shuttle service. Additionally, the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) train connects downtown to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where a free shuttle bus links to Terminal B.",
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            "url": "http://dfwairport.com/dfwnewsroom/dfw-is-ready-to-welcome-fifa-fans/",
            "title": "DFW International Airport | Official Website",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2025-12-07T14:04:09Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Kathmandu airport?",
        "answer": "Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport closes nightly from about 12:30 AM to 6:30 AM, and sleeping inside the terminal is not permitted. There are no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods at the airport. Nearby hotels are available and many offer a shuttle service; the tourist district of Thamel, where most hotels are located, is about 6–7 km from the airport.",
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            "title": "Malaysia Airlines KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tribhuvan Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu offers currency exchange services and ATMs within Terminal I. Prayer rooms are available on the premises for travelers. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is accessible throughout the terminal. These amenities are located in the main terminal building.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Dallas–Fort Worth to Kathmandu. On typical one-stop itineraries the long-haul leg is most often an Airbus A350-1000 (via Doha on Qatar Airways) or an Airbus A350, with Boeing 777-200LR (via Dubai on Emirates) and Boeing 787-9 (via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines) also appearing. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most of these widebodies offer Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment.",
        "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 Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Dallas to Kathmandu are connecting-only, with oneworld (Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific), Star Alliance (Turkish Airlines, EVA Air), and SkyTeam (Korean Air) all represented among the carriers that operate the route. Emirates and China Southern also serve this route but belong to no alliance.",
        "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 Dallas?",
        "answer": "At Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, several lounges are available depending on your terminal and eligibility. The American Express Centurion Lounge in Terminal D (near gate D12) offers complimentary access for Platinum Card and Centurion members, with locally inspired cuisine, a premium bar, and spa services. Also in Terminal D is The Club DFW (near gate D27), accessible via Priority Pass or a day pass, featuring a buffet, bar, and shower suites. Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal E for Delta Sky Club members, certain Delta One or SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, or eligible credit card holders. Additionally, a Plaza Premium Lounge operates in Terminal D, typically accessible through lounge membership programs or pay-per-use, offering restaurant vouchers and sleep pods.",
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/dallas-tx-dfw-international/terminal-d",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Dallas to Kathmandu flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often have no free checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins usually offer two checked bags and a carry-on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Dallas to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Dallas to Kathmandu typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on some connecting carriers, but First class is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day change and standby availability depends on the operating airline and your fare class, with flexible or premium cabin tickets offering the best options, but such changes are rarely permitted on Basic Economy fares."
      }
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