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    "Key": "FLL-GYE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
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      "code": "GYE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guayaquil",
      "fullCity": "Guayaquil, Ecuador",
      "airport": "José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Guayaquil (GYE) typically takes around 4 hours and 15 minutes. With one stop, common layovers like Panama City can extend the total travel time to 6 to 8 hours. The return nonstop from Guayaquil to Fort Lauderdale is similar at about 4 hours and 20 minutes."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil daily, with 42 weekly flights departing between roughly 9:45 AM and 11:25 AM. It's the only airline with nonstop service on this route.",
        "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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for Ecuador for stays up to 90 days. Ecuadorian citizens require a visa to enter the U.S. unless they hold dual citizenship with a Visa Waiver Program country, in which case they may use ESTA. Other nationalities should check both U.S. and Ecuador entry requirements based on their passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is about 5 km north of downtown Guayaquil. Taxis are the most-used option—official airport taxis are available 24/7, take roughly 10–15 minutes to the center, and cost around $3–5. Ride‑sharing services like Uber also operate but may involve a short walk to a nearby street for pickup. Public buses (e.g., line 2) are the cheapest at about $0.25, though they can be slow and crowded; there is no direct rail or metro link. Car rentals are available, but traffic and parking make them less practical for a quick city transfer.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Ecuador",
            "title": "Transport in Ecuador",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T04:02:58Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Ecuador",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-18T04:35:12Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://airportguide.com/airport/info/GYE",
            "title": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport - SEGU - GYE - Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportguide.com/navaid/GYV/VOR-DME",
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          },
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            "title": "List of airports in Ecuador",
            "time_published": "2025-09-17T05:12:43Z"
          }
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil are April, June, and May, with average fares around $386–$409. The most expensive months are December, November, and March, where average prices climb to $509–$686.",
        "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 Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "The optimal booking window for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil is 5 to 8 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $559. Booking exactly 50 days ahead yields the lowest price at $556, while last-minute purchases can cost up to $698. For summer and holiday travel, booking a few weeks earlier than the typical window is advisable to secure better 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 Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil. However, connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available — for example, a JetBlue itinerary connecting at JFK, with the overnight leg JFK→GYE departing at 11:06 PM and arriving at 5:05 AM (arriving 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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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "JetBlue operates the only nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil, with up to 42 weekly flights departing daily at various morning times. The typical median fare on this route is around $1,057.",
        "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 Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Panama City, Bogotá, and Miami. Panama City offers Copa Airlines’ extensive network and efficient connections, while Bogotá provides Avianca’s many onward flights. Miami serves as a major hub for American Airlines with frequent service and short layovers, keeping total travel time competitive. Visa‑free transit is available for many nationalities at these airports."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally decent, though afternoon thunderstorms at FLL can cause delays. Early flights, particularly on JetBlue, offer better odds of departing on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "June to August offers the driest weather with warm temperatures, while avoiding the heavy rains of the wet season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days, but check Ecuador's health entry requirements for any vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Guayaquil."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest way to reach FLL is via Broward County Transit bus Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center. A free shuttle connects the terminals to the Tri-Rail commuter train station at Dania Beach for those coming from Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties. Ride‑share, taxis, and driving are faster and more direct, with parking available at the airport. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most popular for their convenience, though the bus is the most budget‑friendly.",
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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"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
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            "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"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guayaquil airport?",
        "answer": "Guayaquil Airport does not have on-site hotels or sleeping pods, but there are nearby hotels with shuttle service, such as the Courtyard by Marriott Guayaquil, a short ride from the terminal. The airport itself is open 24 hours with comfortable seating and is described as safe for overnight sleepers, though surfaces can be hard and chilly.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/guayaquil-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/guayaquil-airport/aeropuertos-vip-club-national-gye.htm",
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            "time_published": "2024-02-13T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/ecuador/guayaquil/activities/guayaquil_layover_sightseeing_tour_with_round_trip_airport_transport-X8IQVN?property=GYESI",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport offers currency exchange offices and ATMs in both the arrivals and departures areas. A prayer room or chapel is available on the second floor of the terminal. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport, accessible in all public areas.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and Guayaquil airports?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), travelers with disabilities can request mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before departure, and the airport provides accessible restrooms, TTY phones, and designated parking. Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) offers wheelchair assistance and accessible facilities, which should also be arranged in advance via the airline. While neither airport explicitly lists dedicated children's play areas, both have family-friendly amenities and staff are available to assist families with young travelers.",
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        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "JetBlue flies the nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil using an Airbus A321-200 Neo. On connecting itineraries, the most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Panama City on Copa), the Airbus A321-200 Neo (via New York JFK on JetBlue), and the Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá on Avianca). The exact aircraft can vary by day and operating airline, but these types dominate the route.",
        "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 Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "JetBlue (B6) operates nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil with up to 42 weekly departures. JetBlue is not a member of any global airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries but no specific alliance carriers operate the 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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3 are the primary lounge options. The Delta Sky Club is accessible for Delta One or SkyTeam business-class passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and select Amex Platinum cardholders, and it typically offers a full bar, hot food, and runway views. The Escape Lounge welcomes Priority Pass members, Amex Platinum cardholders, and day-pass purchasers, featuring a buffet, bar, and quieter work areas.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare. Basic economy is restrictive, often excluding a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat-bed Business class, though Premium Economy is uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy often does not."
      }
    }
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}