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    "Key": "FLL-ATH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
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      "code": "ATH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Athens",
      "fullCity": "Athens, Greece",
      "airport": "Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Athens (ATH). A typical one-stop itinerary takes around 12 to 14 hours, depending on the layover; common connections include New York (JFK), London (LHR), or Frankfurt (FRA). The return flight is often slightly shorter, about 11 to 13 hours, due to prevailing tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements. U.S. citizens can travel to Greece for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa for tourism or business, but a valid passport is required. Starting in 2025, U.S. citizens will also need to obtain an ETIAS authorization before travel. Greek citizens traveling to the U.S. generally need a visa unless they are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, which requires a valid ESTA authorization. Other nationalities should check requirements based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Athens?",
        "answer": "Athens International Airport (ATH) offers several ground transport options to the city center. The most used and efficient is the Metro Line 3, which runs directly to central Athens in about 40 minutes for a flat fare of €9. Suburban railway, taxis (around €40 flat rate to the center), ride-share services, and car rentals are also available. The Metro is generally the fastest and most popular choice, avoiding traffic, while taxis offer door-to-door convenience.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens%20Airport%20station",
            "title": "Athens Airport station",
            "time_published": "2025-12-30T10:04:42Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Airport_station",
            "title": "Athens Airport station",
            "time_published": "2026-05-23T02:23:19Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_International_Airport_S.A.",
            "title": "Athens International Airport S.A.",
            "time_published": "2026-06-14T17:54:54Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Athens_Hellinikon_International_Airport_attack",
            "title": "1973 Athens Hellinikon International Airport attack",
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            "title": "Public transport in Athens",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T18:43:30Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Athens are November, April, and August, with average fares around $1,041–$1,058. The most expensive months are June, July, and May, where average prices climb to $1,235–$1,448.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Athens, the best fares are typically found when booking 23 to 26 weeks ahead, with an average price around $1,085. The absolute lowest fare appears about 175 days before departure at roughly $1,066, while last‑minute bookings can cost over $1,300. Booking inside 10 weeks tends to push prices above $1,200, and during peak summer or holiday periods you should aim for the early end of that window or even slightly earlier to avoid higher fares.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Athens, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. The overnight leg departs from U.S. hubs — Atlanta (DL) around 4:20–5:20 PM, Toronto (AC) around 6:35 PM, Montreal (AC) around 6:10 PM, Chicago (AA/UA) around 4:20–4:45 PM, and Washington Dulles (UA) around 5:15 PM — and arrives in Athens between 10:00 and 11:10 AM the next morning.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Athens. The route is typically operated with one stop via major hubs. Delta connects through Atlanta with up to 23 daily departures, while American Airlines offers connections via Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte, and Chicago O'Hare with up to 13 combined daily flights. Air Canada routes through Toronto and Montreal, and United connects via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles, and occasionally Washington National.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale and Athens?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include New York (JFK), Atlanta, Philadelphia and Zurich. JFK and Atlanta offer frequent connections from Fort Lauderdale, while Philadelphia and Zurich provide efficient transfers and broad onward networks to Athens, often keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "On-time performance can vary due to weather and air traffic, but early morning flights tend to depart more reliably. Airlines like Delta and United, often connecting through their hubs, generally maintain good punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Athens?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to early October offer pleasant temperatures, sunshine, and fewer tourists than July and August."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, proof of onward travel, a payment method for bags, and any required visa or ETIAS authorization if applicable."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Athens?",
        "answer": "Athens International Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city. It is located 33 km southeast of the city centre and connects to downtown Athens and the port of Piraeus via metro, bus, and taxi."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach the airport by Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center. Ride‑share, taxis, and driving are also available, with the trip taking about 10‑15 minutes via I‑595. Ride‑share and taxis are the most popular for convenience, while the bus is the most economical option. Parking is available at the airport if you drive yourself.",
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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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            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Athens airport?",
        "answer": "Athens Airport (ATH) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. The closest hotel is the Sofitel Athens Airport, located directly opposite the main terminal and connected by a covered walkway, so no shuttle is needed. Several other nearby hotels are a short shuttle ride away.",
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/athens.htm",
            "title": "Athens Airport Guide (ATH) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-02-03T21:28:32Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Athens. On one-stop itineraries, the most common long-haul aircraft is the Airbus A330-900 Neo, typically connecting through Atlanta on Delta, followed by the Boeing 777-300ER (via Toronto or Montreal on Air Canada) and Boeing 777-200 (via Charlotte or Dallas on American). Other types that appear include the Boeing 787-8, 787-9, 787-10, and Boeing 777, with the exact aircraft varying by day and airline.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Athens, but one-stop connections are operated by Delta, American, United, and Air Canada — putting SkyTeam (Delta), oneworld (American), and Star Alliance (United, Air Canada) on the route. JetBlue also appears on one itinerary as the domestic leg carrier and is unaffiliated with any 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. 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta Sky Club members, premium cabin passengers, and eligible American Express cardholders, featuring a full bar and hot food options. The Escape Lounge accepts Priority Pass, American Express Platinum cardholders, and paid day passes, offering a quieter space with complimentary snacks and drinks.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules differ by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked luggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances."
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      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Athens?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options from Fort Lauderdale to Athens include Economy, Premium Economy on select airlines, and flat-bed Business class; First class is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible or premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
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