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    "Key": "JFK-MDE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Medellín (MDE) typically takes about 5 hours and 20 minutes. Connecting flights, often via Miami or Panama City, usually range from 7 to 10 hours total travel time. The return flight from Medellín to New York is often slightly longer, around 5 hours and 40 minutes nonstop, due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies nonstop from JFK to Medellín (MDE) daily, with up to five departures a day — at 1:00 AM, 4:45 AM, 6:15 AM, 6:55 AM, and 7:15 AM — for a total of 32 weekly flights. It's the only airline offering direct 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. 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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from New York City to Medellín. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days; a valid passport is required. Colombian citizens need a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization to travel from Colombia to the United States, and do not need a visa to enter their own country. Other nationalities should check both Colombian and U.S. entry requirements based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Medellín are September, October, and May, with average fares around $387–$423. The most expensive months are December, January, and July, where average prices range from $529 to $722.",
        "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 New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to Medellín, the optimal booking window is about 9 to 11 weeks before departure, with average fares around $545. Booking around 55 to 65 days out can yield the lowest prices, near $542, while last-minute tickets can exceed $670. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand often pushes fares higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that window or slightly further out can help secure better deals.",
        "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 New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from New York (JFK) to Medellín (MDE). One connecting itinerary whose long leg is an overnight red-eye was found: a JetBlue (B6) flight from Newark (EWR) to San Juan (SJU) departing at 9:55 PM and arriving at 2:00 AM, then connecting to JetBlue on to Medellín after a long layover — so the overnight segment lands in the early hours at San Juan, not directly into Medellín.",
        "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 New York City and Medellín?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami offers abundant connections and is a major hub for flights to Colombia. Panama City's Tocumen Airport provides efficient transfers and serves as a gateway to South America with many onward flights. Bogotá, as Colombia's capital, allows for numerous domestic connections to Medellín, often with short layovers."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Departures are generally reliable, but afternoon and evening flights face a higher risk of delays due to JFK congestion and weather. Morning flights, especially on Avianca, tend to leave on time."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?",
        "answer": "December to March and July to August offer pleasant temperatures and lower rainfall, with fewer tourists outside the Christmas and August flower festival peaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and any required Colombian visa or Check-MIG form. Carry a payment method for baggage and check if vaccination certificates are needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?",
        "answer": "Medellín has two airports. José María Córdova International Airport, about 45 minutes from downtown, is the main gateway for international and most domestic flights. Olaya Herrera Airport is right in the city center and handles only regional and some low-cost domestic routes."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Manhattan, the fastest and most popular option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the AirTrain for a quick ride to your terminal — the combined trip takes about 35–45 minutes and costs less than a taxi. A cheaper but slower alternative is the subway (E, J, or Z lines) to Sutphin Blvd–Archer Ave–JFK Airport, then the AirTrain, which takes about 50–75 minutes. Taxis offer a flat fare to JFK, and ride‑share services like Uber or Lyft pick up at designated areas outside each terminal, both of which are convenient but more expensive and subject to traffic. Driving and parking is possible with on‑airport lots and private facilities nearby, though traffic on the Van Wyck Expressway can be unpredictable, so public transit is often the most reliable choice.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?",
        "answer": "Medellín José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The nearest hotels include Hotel Lagoon and Movich Hotel Las Lomas, the latter offering a free shuttle that departs every 30 minutes. Hostal El Hangar is also nearby but 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": "At Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport, currency exchange offices and banks are available, along with car rental services. The terminal houses several VIP lounges, but I don't have specific information on prayer rooms or chapels. Free Wi‑Fi is not mentioned in the available details. These services are generally located throughout the terminal, with money exchange and banks noted alongside shops and restaurants.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop from JFK to Medellín, the Airbus A320 is the aircraft you'll see, operated by Avianca. For one-stop itineraries, the most common long-leg types are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (especially via Miami, Houston, or Santo Domingo) and the Airbus A320 family, with connections on a mix of 737s and A320-series jets. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrowbody types dominate the route; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on many of these aircraft.",
        "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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, Delta operates two Sky Clubs (Concourse A and B) with ample seating, soundproof booths, and a covered Sky Deck; access is for Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or Delta Sky Club members, and some American Express cardholders. Also in Terminal 4 are the American Express Centurion Lounge (for Platinum Card and Centurion members, with craft cocktails and locally inspired dining), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Upper Class, Flying Club Gold, and SkyTeam Elite Plus, featuring a cocktail bar and à la carte dining), and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways (open 5 a.m.–11 p.m., for Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and Sapphire Reserve cardholders, with wellness rooms and showers). Terminal 1 has the Air France Lounge (business class, SkyTeam Elite Plus, and Priority Pass, with Clarins spa treatments and showers), Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges (first/business class and Star Alliance Gold, Senator offering a quiet zone and hot buffet), and the Turkish Airlines Lounge (business class and Star Alliance Gold, with a live cooking station).",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules differ by airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets usually do not include a checked bag, while standard international economy often includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances."
      },
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        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options from New York City to Medellín include Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines and flights."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
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