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    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ATL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Atlanta",
      "fullCity": "Atlanta, Georgia",
      "airport": "Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Medellín (MDE) to Atlanta (ATL) typically takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. With one stop, depending on the layover city, total travel time often ranges from 7 to 9 hours. The return flight from Atlanta to Medellín is usually similar in duration, around 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Medellín (MDE) to Atlanta (ATL). The quickest way to make the trip is a one-stop connection, most commonly via Miami (MIA) on American Airlines, taking about 10½ hours total. Other frequent one-stop routings include Copa via Panama City (PTY) and LATAM via Bogotá (BOG) or Lima (LIM), with typical fares starting around $346–$380.",
        "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 Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel between Medellín, Colombia and Atlanta, USA. Colombian citizens need a valid U.S. visa to enter the United States, unless they are dual nationals of a Visa Waiver Program country, in which case they may travel under ESTA. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits to Colombia for stays up to 90 days, but must have a valid passport. For other nationalities, requirements vary based on their country's agreements with the U.S. and Colombia."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Hartsfield-Jackson offers a MARTA train station directly attached to the domestic terminal, providing the fastest and most-used transit to downtown in about 20 minutes for $2.50. Taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, and shared-ride shuttles are also available, with shuttles costing around $16.50 to downtown. Car rentals are accessed via the free ATL SkyTrain to a consolidated facility. While taxis and ride-shares offer door-to-door convenience, MARTA is typically the quickest and most reliable option to the city center.",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to Atlanta are April, May, and September, with average fares around $409–$429. December is the most expensive month, averaging $743, followed by January and July at $544–$566.",
        "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 Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "For flights from Medellín to Atlanta, the optimal booking window is 7 to 10 weeks before departure, when average fares are around $516. The lowest fares appear about 60 days out, while booking too early (180 days) can cost over $650. Summer and holiday periods likely shift the ideal window earlier due to higher demand, but exact seasonal data isn't available.",
        "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 Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Medellín (MDE) to Atlanta (ATL) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are scheduled 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 Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "No airline offers nonstop service from Medellín to Atlanta; travelers connect through one of several hubs. The most common routing is via Bogotá on Delta, with up to 11 daily connections operated by LATAM on the first leg and Delta on the second. American Airlines via Miami, Copa Airlines via Panama City, and JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale are also frequent, each with 2–7 daily links. Other options include Avianca via New York JFK and United via Houston, though these are less common. Median fares per carrier are 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Medellín and Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Bogotá, Miami, and Panama City. Bogotá offers frequent connections with short flights from Medellín. Miami serves as a major U.S. gateway with extensive domestic options. Panama City provides efficient transfers and visa-free transit for many nationalities, keeping total travel times competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms in Medellín can cause delays. Opting for early flights, especially on Delta, improves your chances of departing on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "April to May and September to October offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists, avoiding the summer heat and humidity."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Atlanta. It is located about 10 miles south of downtown and is the world’s busiest airport, a major hub for Delta Air Lines, and offers extensive domestic and international connections."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Atlanta airport?",
        "answer": "Atlanta Airport (ATL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. However, several nearby hotels are connected by the free ATL SkyTrain, including the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway, and AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway, all located just a two-minute ride from the domestic terminal. The SkyTrain operates from the domestic terminal, and shuttle buses are available during its overnight closure from 11 PM to 5 AM.",
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/atlanta.htm",
            "title": "Atlanta Airport Guide (ATL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-02-03T21:28:47Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/atlanta-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlma-atlanta-airport-marriott-gateway/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlgi-springhill-suites-atlanta-airport-gateway/overview/",
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            "url": "https://www.atl.com/media-center/press-releases/read?id=625f1be148006300195ab40b",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Medellín to Atlanta, so all flights involve a connection. On the longer leg, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Boeing 767-300, with Airbus A320-family jets and occasional Boeing 757 or Airbus A330-300 also appearing depending on the routing. The shorter connecting leg typically uses Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A320s, or Airbus A319s, though 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 Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "All three global alliances serve flights from Medellín to Atlanta: oneworld via American, SkyTeam via Delta, and Star Alliance via United, Copa, Avianca, and Air Canada. JetBlue and LATAM also operate on the route but belong to no 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. 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Medellín?",
        "answer": "At Medellín’s José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) you’ll find a handful of lounges, including Avianca’s own VIP room, the independent The Lounge Medellin (accessible with Priority Pass and select premium cards, offering complimentary day beds), and the Harmony Lounge. Avianca’s lounge is typically available to business-class passengers and elite status holders, while The Lounge Medellin welcomes day-pass visitors and eligible card members. Amenities generally include Wi‑Fi, drinks, and flight monitors, with The Lounge Medellin also featuring sleep pods for a comfortable rest.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy usually restricts checked bags, while standard international economy often includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins typically offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Atlanta?",
        "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Atlanta typically offer Economy and may include Premium Economy on select airlines, while flat-bed Business class is available on certain carriers."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy rarely does."
      }
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