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    "Key": "MCO-LGA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "LGA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "La Guardia Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to New York City (LGA) typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. Return flights from LGA to MCO are similar in duration, generally about 2 hours 45 minutes due to typical headwinds. With a layover, total travel time can range from 4 to 6 hours depending on the connection city."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Orlando (MCO) to New York LaGuardia (LGA). Delta, American, JetBlue, and Frontier all fly the route nonstop, with a combined 283 weekly flights operating daily. Delta leads in frequency at 119 flights per week, with departures spread 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 New York City?",
        "answer": "At LaGuardia Airport (LGA), ground transportation options include public buses that connect to the subway and commuter rail, licensed taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, rental cars accessible via shuttle, and private shuttles. Taxis and ride-shares are the most-used and generally fastest for reaching Manhattan, though they are subject to traffic, while public transit is the cheapest but requires a bus transfer to the subway. The airport has no direct rail link, so all options involve road travel initially.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z"
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            "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports",
            "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport",
            "title": "LaGuardia Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport",
            "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z"
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            "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html",
            "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT",
            "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to New York City are February (around $205), September ($222), and October ($238), while the most expensive are June (about $301), January ($287), and December ($285).",
        "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 Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to New York City, the best fares typically appear when booking 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average price around $128. The absolute cheapest day to book is about 25 days before departure at $124, while last-minute bookings can spike to $275. Holiday and peak summer periods often push the ideal window earlier, so aiming for 6 to 8 weeks out during those times can help lock in lower 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 Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg turned up in the schedule data.",
        "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 Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Orlando to New York LaGuardia, with Delta offering the most flights at 119 per week and a typical fare around $231. American operates 80 weekly flights with a median fare near $336, while JetBlue has 69 weekly flights at roughly $282. Frontier is the low-fare leader with 15 weekly flights and a median fare around $273.",
        "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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      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "On-time reliability is moderate, with afternoon thunderstorms in Orlando and New York airspace congestion causing frequent delays. Booking early morning flights, especially on Delta or JetBlue, significantly improves your odds of departing on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for bags, and any required health documents; visas and proof of onward travel are not needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?",
        "answer": "John F. Kennedy International handles most international and long-haul flights, while LaGuardia is closer to Manhattan and mainly serves domestic routes. Newark Liberty is in New Jersey but offers a convenient alternative with both domestic and international connections."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, you can reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) by public bus (Lynx routes 11, 42, and 51), ride-share, taxi, or driving. The bus is the most economical but takes 50–70 minutes; ride-share and taxis are faster (about 20–30 minutes) and are the most popular choices. Driving yourself is straightforward via FL-528 and on-site parking is available in garages and economy lots. There is no direct rail link, and shuttle services are generally offered by hotels and private companies rather than as a public option.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-07-01T04:29:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Orlando Executive Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sfb",
            "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-06-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/flights/international-service/",
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            "time_published": "2015-08-06T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?",
        "answer": "LaGuardia Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels, such as the Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport and the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, offer free shuttle service to and from the terminals, with pick-up areas clearly marked outside each terminal.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-laguardia-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "New York City LaGuardia Airport Guide (LGA) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:48:03Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z"
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            "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaap-new-york-laguardia-airport-marriott/own",
            "title": "New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott",
            "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaal-aloft-new-york-laguardia-airport/overview/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at La Guardia Airport?",
        "answer": "LaGuardia Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals under the network name “_Free LGA WiFi.” Prayer and meditation rooms are available, and you can locate them using the airport’s interactive map. Currency exchange offices are not mentioned among the listed services, so it’s unlikely they are offered at LGA.",
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            "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2020/06/13/lgas-new-terminal-b-is-open-for-business/",
            "title": "LGA’s New Terminal B is Open for Business |",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and New York City airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a barrier-free design with accessible paths throughout, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for discreet assistance. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) provides general accessibility services and recommends arranging mobility or navigation support in advance through your airline, plus a TSA Cares program for security screening help when requested at least 72 hours before your flight. LGA also features children's play spaces, while MCO has a visitor pass program and reserve-a-spot security line to ease the journey for families.",
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Community Outreach",
            "time_published": "2025-04-09T21:39:21Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Orlando to New York LaGuardia are typically operated with Airbus A320-family jets and Boeing 737s. The most common aircraft on this route are the Airbus A320-100 (JetBlue), Boeing 737-900 and 737 MAX 9 (United), and the Airbus A220-200 (Breeze and JetBlue). Other types like the Airbus A321-100 (American) and A321-200 Neo (JetBlue) also appear, so the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline.",
        "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 Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "Delta (SkyTeam) and American (oneworld) serve the route with alliance-backed nonstop flights, while JetBlue and Frontier operate without any global alliance. No Star Alliance carrier flies nonstop from Orlando to LaGuardia, though one could connect through another New York airport.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has four lounge options. In Terminal A, Airside 1, you'll find The Club MCO, an independent lounge accessible via Priority Pass or by purchasing a day pass. Terminal B, Airside 4 hosts a Delta Sky Club for eligible Delta premium cabin, elite status, or membership holders, plus a second location of The Club MCO. Over in Terminal C, the Plaza Premium Lounge welcomes Priority Pass members and day pass buyers, offering a comfortable space with standard amenities. Each lounge typically provides Wi-Fi, drinks, and light snacks, with specific hours and entry policies best confirmed before your trip.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often allows only a personal item, while standard economy may include a carry-on and charge for checked bags. Since this is a domestic route, international allowances do not apply."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to New York City?",
        "answer": "Orlando to New York City flights typically offer Economy and standard domestic first class with recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Airlines allow same‑day changes or standby mainly on flexible, refundable, or premium fares, while basic economy tickets rarely qualify."
      }
    }
  }
}