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    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
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      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Medellín (MDE) to New York (JFK) typically takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. With one stop, depending on the connection city, total travel time often ranges from 8 to 12 hours. The return flight from New York to Medellín is usually slightly shorter, averaging around 5 hours 10 minutes."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies nonstop from Medellín (MDE) to New York (JFK) with 25 weekly flights operating daily. Departure times vary across the day, with flights at 4:55 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:40 PM, and 11:00 PM. The typical fare on this route runs around $652.",
        "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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply. Colombian citizens traveling from Medellín to New York City must have a valid U.S. visa or, if eligible, an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. U.S. citizens visiting Colombia do not need a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days. Other nationalities should check both U.S. and Colombian entry requirements based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK Airport, the most popular way to reach Manhattan is the AirTrain plus subway or Long Island Rail Road combination, which is reliable and avoids traffic. Taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan and are readily available outside every terminal, while ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft also operate from designated pick-up areas. Rental cars are accessible via the AirTrain to Federal Circle, and there are also shared shuttles, private car services, and even a Blade helicopter transfer for a fast, premium option. The AirTrain/subway link is the most-used option due to its balance of cost and efficiency.",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to New York City are September, October, and May, with average round-trip fares around $387–$423. The most expensive months are December, January, and July, where average prices climb to $529–$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. 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 New York City?",
        "answer": "For the Medellín to New York City route, the best fares—averaging around $545—are found when booking 9 to 11 weeks before departure. During peak summer and holiday periods, it's wise to book even earlier, as last-minute tickets can climb to $670.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca operates nonstop red-eye flights from Medellín (MDE) to New York (JFK) daily, with departures at 10:40 PM and 11:00 PM. These flights land in the early hours of the next morning.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates nonstop flights from Medellín to New York JFK, with 25 weekly flights departing daily at various times throughout the late afternoon and evening. The median fare for these nonstop flights is around $652.",
        "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 Medellín and New York City?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer numerous onward flights and efficient U.S. pre‑clearance for international arrivals. Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport is a major hub with streamlined connections and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá provides frequent domestic connections to Medellín and multiple daily flights to New York, though it may add slightly more travel time."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, but afternoon thunderstorms in Medellín can cause delays. Early flights, particularly on Avianca, tend to be more punctual."
      },
      "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 summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?",
        "answer": "JFK is the primary international gateway with extensive global connections. Newark is another major international option, often preferred for Manhattan's west side. LaGuardia mainly serves domestic and some Canadian routes and is closest to Midtown."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Medellín, the most popular and fastest way to reach José María Córdova Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, taking about 45 minutes via the tunnel. Shared shuttle buses also run from San Diego mall and the Hotel Nutibara area, offering a cheaper but slightly slower option. Public buses are available but are the slowest and least comfortable. Driving yourself is possible, with parking at the airport, though traffic can be heavy.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?",
        "answer": "JFK Airport has the TWA Hotel located airside in Terminal 5, accessible without leaving security. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but several nearby hotels like the Crowne Plaza and Hilton offer shuttle service. The Ramada Plaza, once the only on-site hotel, closed in 2009.",
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            "time_published": "2026-03-09T16:06:27Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Medellín to New York JFK are operated by Avianca using the Airbus A320-100. One-stop itineraries most often connect through Bogotá on Avianca (typically an A320-200 Neo on the longer leg, paired with an A320-100, A319, or another A320neo on the shorter hop) or through Panama City on Copa aboard a Boeing 737-800, while American via Miami commonly uses a 737 MAX 8. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi plus seatback entertainment are widely available across these carriers.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance is the dominant alliance on this route, with Avianca (the sole nonstop carrier), United, Copa, and Air Canada all offering connections; American brings oneworld into the mix. JetBlue also flies the route nonstop but belongs to no global alliance, and LATAM appears on connecting itineraries as an unaffiliated carrier.",
        "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.",
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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), the Avianca Lounge Medellín is the primary airline-branded lounge, accessible to Avianca business class passengers and elite status holders. Several independent lounges are also available, including The Lounge Medellin (with both domestic and international locations, accessible via Priority Pass or paid entry) and Harmony Lounge (domestic and international). The Dream Box offers sleep pods in the international terminal. These lounges typically provide Wi-Fi, beverages, and comfortable seating, with some featuring day beds or conference facilities.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "On Medellín to New York flights, Basic Economy may exclude checked bags. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more. Always verify with your airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options from Medellín to New York City include Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
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        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy usually does not."
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