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    "orig": {
      "code": "KTM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kathmandu",
      "fullCity": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
      "airport": "Tribhuvan Intl Airport"
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      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to New York City. The most common one‑stop itineraries, often via Doha or Dubai, have a total travel time of roughly 18 to 21 hours. Depending on winds, the eastbound leg may be slightly shorter and the westbound return slightly longer."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Kathmandu to New York City; every itinerary requires at least one stop. The most common one‑stop routings connect via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Delhi (Air India), or Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific), with a typical total travel time around 24 hours. The shortest connecting options are about 20–22 hours, and the cheapest one‑stop fares start near $1,160 round‑trip.",
        "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 Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements. For Nepali citizens traveling to the United States, a visa is required for entry. For U.S. citizens traveling to Nepal, a visa is required and can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport or in advance from a Nepalese embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check the specific requirements for both countries."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Kathmandu to New York City are April, September, and August, with average fares around $1,235 to $1,286. The most expensive months are June, July, and December, when average prices rise to about $1,493 to $1,709.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "The optimal booking window for flights from Kathmandu to New York City is about 14 to 16 weeks before departure, when the average fare drops to around $1,489. For peak summer and holiday periods, you'll want to book even earlier—closer to 16 weeks or more—since last-minute fares can spike to over $2,000.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Kathmandu to New York City, but connecting itineraries whose long overnight leg is a red-eye are available. The overnight leg departs Delhi at 10:50 PM on Air India, arriving at New York JFK at 9:40 AM the next morning, with a connection in Delhi from Kathmandu on either Air India or Nepal Airlines.",
        "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 Kathmandu and New York City?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. These hubs offer broad connections, efficient one‑stop routings and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability can vary due to weather and operational factors at Kathmandu. Early morning flights, particularly those connecting via the Middle East on airlines like Qatar Airways, tend to have better punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than the summer peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA if eligible, proof of COVID‑19 vaccination per current U.S. entry rules, evidence of onward travel, and a payment method for baggage."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?",
        "answer": "JFK is a major international hub with flights from all alliances and is closest to Manhattan. Newark offers a strong international network and serves New Jersey well. LaGuardia is mainly domestic and closest to Midtown Manhattan."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Tribhuvan Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Kathmandu, the most popular and cost-effective way to reach Tribhuvan International Airport is by prepaid taxi, which takes about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-share services like Pathao and Tootle also operate in the city and offer a similar door-to-door experience, often at a slightly lower fare than a regular taxi. Public buses and microbuses run from various points, including Ratna Park and Gongabu, and are the cheapest option, but they can be slow and crowded with luggage. If driving yourself, limited paid parking is available at the airport, though navigating Kathmandu’s traffic and finding a spot can be challenging.",
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            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?",
        "answer": "There is no on-site hotel at JFK Airport — the former Ramada Plaza JFK closed in 2009 and the TWA Hotel (inside the historic TWA Flight Center) is connected to Terminal 5 via the AirTrain but is not directly inside a terminal. Several nearby hotels like the Crowne Plaza and Hilton offer free shuttle service from all terminals. No sleeping pods or capsule hotels are available inside the airport.",
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newyorkjfk.htm",
            "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-03-09T16:06:27Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers currency exchange services and free Wi‑Fi in all terminals. Prayer rooms are available in Terminal 4, and multi‑faith chapels are located in Terminals 1, 4, 7, and 8.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Kathmandu and New York City, so all flights involve at least one connection. On the long-haul leg, the most common aircraft are the Airbus A380-800 (typically via Dubai on Emirates), Boeing 777 variants including the 777-300ER (via Doha on Qatar Airways), and the Airbus A350-900 (via Doha or Delhi). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these widebody types dominate the route; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on 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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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "Flights from Kathmandu to New York City are connecting-only, with Oneworld represented by Qatar Airways (via Doha) and Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong), and Star Alliance by Air India (via Delhi). Emirates, a major carrier on this route, is unaligned and not part of any global 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "The main lounge at Tribhuvan International Airport is the Executive Lounge, located in the International Terminal after immigration and before the second security check on the 2nd floor. It is accessible via Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or by paying at the door, and offers premium food, alcoholic drinks, conference rooms, and a separate smoking area. Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee, and children under 2 enter free with an adult.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Kathmandu to New York City depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins usually offer two checked bags and additional carry‑on allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Kathmandu to New York City?",
        "answer": "Flights from Kathmandu to New York City typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon and First class is rare."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium‑cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while deeply discounted fares rarely do."
      }
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