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    "Key": "IAD-MDE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "IAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Washington Intl Airport"
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      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Medellín (MDE). A one-stop itinerary typically takes about 8 to 10 hours total, with common layovers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Panama City. The return flight often takes roughly 7 to 9 hours, depending on connection times and wind patterns."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Medellín (MDE). The shortest one-stop routings connect through Miami (AA), Houston (UA), or Fort Lauderdale (B6), with a typical total travel time around 10 hours. Copa Airlines via Panama City often offers the lowest fares, with median prices around $512 for a one-stop itinerary.",
        "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 Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens traveling from Washington to Medellín, Colombia do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, but must have a valid passport and may need proof of onward travel. Colombian citizens traveling to Washington, United States require a visa unless they hold a passport from a Visa Waiver Program country, which Colombia is not. They must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Medellín?",
        "answer": "From José María Córdova Airport (MDE), the fastest and most-used option to Medellín's city center is a taxi or ride-share, taking about 45 minutes. Official white taxis are readily available at the terminal, and apps like Uber and Didi also operate. There is no direct mass transit from the airport; however, a combination of a bus to the San Diego mall and then the Metro is a cheaper alternative. Car rentals are available, but driving in Medellín can be challenging for visitors. Overall, taxis and ride-shares are the most convenient and popular choice.",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Washington to Medellín are May, September, and April, with average fares around $452, $455, and $459 respectively. The most expensive month is December, where average prices spike to $772, followed by January at $574.",
        "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 Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "For flights from Washington to Medellín, the best fares are usually found when booking 9 to 11 weeks in advance, with an average price around $553. The absolute lowest fares appear about 65 days before departure, at roughly $548. During summer and holiday peak periods, prices tend to rise, so booking even earlier — toward the upper end of that window or slightly beyond — can help lock in a better deal.",
        "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 Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Washington–Dulles (IAD) to Medellín (MDE) — neither nonstop nor as the long leg of a connecting itinerary. The schedule shows no late‑evening departures that would qualify as a red‑eye 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 Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Washington Dulles to Medellín. The most common one‑stop routings are via Bogotá with Avianca (up to 18 daily connections), via Panama City with Copa Airlines (15), and via Miami with American Airlines (11); United through Houston and JetBlue through Fort Lauderdale each offer about 4 daily connections. Per‑carrier fare data is not available for 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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Medellín?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Washington (IAD) and Medellín (MDE) are Miami, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami offers extensive connections and a straightforward transfer process. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a major hub with efficient connections and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá provides a logical South American gateway with frequent onward flights to Medellín, often keeping total travel time under nine hours."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is fairly consistent, though afternoon flights can encounter delays. Early morning departures, especially on Avianca, tend to be more punctual."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?",
        "answer": "December to March offers the driest weather, while June to August sees fewer tourists and pleasant temperatures year-round."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months; U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days but must complete the free Check-Mig form before travel, and carry proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a risk area."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?",
        "answer": "Medellín has one main international airport, José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), located about 45 minutes from downtown in Rionegro. It serves all international flights and most domestic routes, with connections to major Colombian cities and hubs in the Americas."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Washington, D.C., the Silver Line Metrorail is the most popular and often fastest option, requiring a $5 nonstop Silver Line Express bus from Dulles to the Wiehle-Reston East station where you connect to the train. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft are available for pickup at the terminal, offering door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost. Taxis, operated by Washington Flyer, are available 24/7 without reservations and provide a direct but pricier ride. Driving and parking are straightforward with economy lots starting at $15 per day and a free shuttle to the terminal.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?",
        "answer": "Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport has no on-site sleeping pods or in-terminal hotels. The closest options are nearby hotels like Movich Hotel Las Lomas, which offers a free shuttle every 30 minutes, and Hotel Lagoon, which does not provide a shuttle.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova?",
        "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) has currency exchange offices, banks, and ATMs available for travelers. The airport also offers Wi‑Fi, though whether it is free is not specified. No information was found regarding prayer rooms or chapels at the airport.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Washington–Dulles to Medellín. The most common connecting itineraries use an Airbus A320-200 Neo on the longer leg via Bogotá on Avianca, or a Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8 via Panama City on Copa Airlines. Other frequent options include Boeing 737 MAX 8s via Miami on American and via Houston on United; the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.",
        "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 Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance is the most represented on connecting itineraries from Washington to Medellín, with Avianca (via Bogotá, San Salvador, or Florida), Copa Airlines (via Panama City), and United (via Houston or Miami). American Airlines provides oneworld access (via Miami), while JetBlue, which belongs to no global alliance, also appears on some connections via Fort Lauderdale.",
        "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 Washington?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles (IAD) offers several airline-branded and independent lounges. In Concourse A, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Air France/KLM Lounge welcome eligible business-class passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members, with the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse known for its stylish design and à la carte dining. The Etihad Airways Lounge (also operating as the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club) provides access for Etihad premium passengers and Priority Pass or LoungeKey members, featuring a full bar and showers. In Concourse B, the Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington D.C. offers Turkish and American cuisine, a prayer room, and a terrace, accessible to Star Alliance Gold flyers and business-class travelers. The Capital One Lounge, located pre-security near TSA PreCheck, is open to Capital One Venture X and Spark Travel Elite cardholders, serving locally inspired food and grab-and-go options. Note that the Lufthansa Business and Senator lounges in Concourse B are temporarily closed.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Washington to Medellín varies by airline and fare. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag but may include a carry-on; standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Always check your specific ticket conditions."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Flights from Washington Dulles to Medellín typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally offer same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and restrictive fares typically do not."
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