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    "Key": "FLL-BWI",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "BWI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Baltimore",
      "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland",
      "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Baltimore (BWI) typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes. With one stop, depending on the layover city, total travel time often ranges from 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Baltimore (BWI) with 179 weekly flights — service runs daily, with departures spread across the day from early morning through evening.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Baltimore?",
        "answer": "From BWI Marshall Airport, the most-used and fastest option to downtown Baltimore is the MTA Light Rail, which takes about 30 minutes. Taxis and app-based ride services like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 and provide door-to-door convenience. A free shuttle connects the terminal to the BWI Rail Station for MARC and Amtrak trains, which can also reach Baltimore's Penn Station in roughly 15–20 minutes. Rental cars are available from a consolidated facility via a short shuttle ride. The Light Rail is the most popular public transit choice due to its direct service and low cost.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dc",
            "title": "Washington, DC | BWI Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/flights/air-traffic-map",
            "title": "Air Traffic Map | BWI Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-05T14:00:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle",
            "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle",
            "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Marshall%20Airport%20Shuttle",
            "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle",
            "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dulles-international-airport",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore are October and September, with average fares around $159 and $187 respectively. The most expensive months are June, May, and August, where average fares reach $236, $223, and $220.",
        "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 Baltimore?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore, the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average price of $95 and a low of $93 at 30 days out. Prices rise sharply when booking more than 3 months in advance or within 2 weeks of departure, and this pattern generally holds for summer and holiday periods, though booking a bit earlier—around 4 to 8 weeks out—can help avoid the highest premiums during peak travel times.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore. Southwest operates six weekly red-eyes on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with departures around 9:55 PM and 10:05 PM. These flights arrive the same night, typically just before midnight, given the short duration of 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 Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore with 179 weekly flights, offering departures throughout the day from early morning through evening. Typical median fares on this route are not available in the current data.",
        "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 Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Philadelphia. Atlanta offers broad connections as a major hub, Charlotte provides efficient transfers with a compact layout, and Philadelphia serves as a convenient midpoint. These hubs keep total travel time competitive for this domestic route."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms in Florida can cause delays. Early flights on Southwest and Spirit tend to be more reliable."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the primary airport serving Baltimore and is the only one you need to consider. It is located about 10 miles south of downtown and offers a wide range of domestic flights, including Southwest's large operation, making it convenient for both business and leisure travel."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the most popular and affordable way to reach Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is by ride‑share or taxi, taking about 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. For a more budget‑friendly option, Broward County Transit Route 1 bus serves the airport and connects to the city center, though travel times are longer. Tri‑Rail commuter trains also serve FLL via a free shuttle from the airport station, which is useful if you're coming from farther points in the region. Driving and parking is straightforward with multiple on‑airport lots, but it's generally more expensive than public transit.",
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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"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx",
            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
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            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Baltimore airport?",
        "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service. The Aloft BWI, TownePlace Suites, and Fairfield Inn & Suites are all located within a few miles and provide free shuttles to and from the airport. These hotels are not connected to any specific terminal, so you'll need to take the shuttle from the terminal roadway.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/baltimore-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Baltimore Airport Guide (BWI) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-03T09:34:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwial-aloft-bwi-baltimore-washington-international-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Hotels in Linthicum, MD | Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/about-bwi/press-media/november-19-2019-for-peak-holiday-travel-season-bwi-marshall-airport-takes-steps-to-relieve-terminal-roadway-traffic/",
            "title": "For Peak Holiday Travel Season, BWI Marshall Airport Takes Steps to Relieve Terminal Roadway Traffic",
            "time_published": "2024-09-04T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwiaf-fairfield-inn-and-suites-baltimore-bwi-airport/overview/",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) does not have currency exchange offices, but there are ATMs throughout the terminal for cash needs. Prayer rooms or chapels are not explicitly mentioned in available airport information. The airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal, accessible by connecting to the “BWI Free WiFi” network.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-17T21:13:35Z"
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            "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/bwi75-celebrating-75-years-of-taking-you-there/",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Baltimore route are the Boeing 737-800, the Airbus A220-200, and some flights where the specific aircraft type isn't publicly listed — all operated by Southwest, JetBlue, or Frontier. Southwest relies heavily on the 737-800, JetBlue flies the A220-200, and Frontier's equipment often shows as unspecified in schedule data, though it's typically an Airbus A320-family jet. On connecting itineraries, the same 737 and A320-family types dominate, with American, United, and a few others using 737 MAX 8, 737-800, and A321 aircraft through hubs like Charlotte, Orlando, and Chicago. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft, though the exact amenities can vary by airline and specific tail.",
        "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 Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore with up to 179 weekly departures. Southwest is not part of any major airline alliance, so no alliances serve this route nonstop; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries through their hubs.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the main lounge options are the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the 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, and it typically offers a full bar, complimentary snacks, and runway views. The Escape Lounge, part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection, is open to Platinum Card members, Priority Pass holders, and those paying a day pass fee, and it features a made-to-order food menu, craft cocktails, and a quiet work area.",
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            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, baggage policies vary by airline. Basic economy fares often restrict carry‑ons to a personal item and charge for checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bag fees. Always verify with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore typically offer Economy and occasionally Premium Economy; flat‑bed Business class is not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin passengers often have same‑day change or standby options, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
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