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    "Key": "MDE-ORL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "A direct flight from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO) typically takes around 4 hours. With one stop, often in Bogotá or Panama City, total travel time usually ranges from 6 to 8 hours. The return flight from Orlando to Medellín is similar in duration, about 4 hours nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies nonstop from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO) once daily, departing at 6:35 AM. The flight runs every day of the week with a typical fare around $551.",
        "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 Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Colombia for short visits; you are granted entry for up to 90 days. If you are a Colombian citizen, you must have a valid U.S. visa (such as a B1/B2 tourist visa) to enter the United States, unless you also hold citizenship of a Visa Waiver Program country and have an approved ESTA. Traveling from Orlando back to Medellín follows the same rules: Colombians need a U.S. visa to depart, and Americans do not need a Colombian visa for short stays."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Orlando is April through June, with average fares as low as $367 in April. December and January are the most expensive months, with average prices reaching $689 and $587 respectively.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For flights from Medellín to Orlando, the best fares are typically found when booking 9 to 11 weeks ahead, with an average price around $492. During peak summer and holiday periods, prices may rise and the optimal window could shift slightly earlier, so booking a few weeks further in advance can help secure a lower fare.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Medellín to Orlando, but overnight connecting itineraries are available. One option routes through San Juan (SJU), where JetBlue departs SJU at 9:30 PM and arrives in Orlando at 12:34 AM — landing in the early hours of the same night (just after midnight), with a connection from Medellín on either JetBlue or Avianca.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates a daily nonstop flight from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO), departing at 6:35 AM with a typical median fare around $551. No other airlines fly the route nonstop, though connecting itineraries may be available through other carriers.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Bogotá, Panama City, and Fort Lauderdale. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer extensive onward connections to Orlando and efficient U.S. preclearance facilities. Bogotá provides frequent domestic links and seamless transfers within Colombia. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a major hub with a modern terminal and visa-free transit for many nationalities, helping keep total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally acceptable, but afternoon thunderstorms in both Medellín and Orlando can cause delays. Early morning flights, particularly on Avianca, tend to depart more punctually."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May offers pleasant temperatures and lower humidity before summer crowds arrive."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "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 or health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the main airport for the city, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown and 15 miles from Walt Disney World. It serves as a major hub for Southwest and a focus city for JetBlue, Frontier, and Spirit, offering extensive domestic and international connections. Orlando Sanford International Airport, about 20 miles north of downtown, primarily handles low-cost and charter flights, including Allegiant and TUI. For most travelers, MCO is the best choice due to its proximity and flight options."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. However, there is a Hyatt Regency located directly inside the main terminal, connected to the airport without a shuttle. Several other nearby hotels are connected by free shuttle services, including options like the Renaissance Orlando Airport and the Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/orlando/activities/private_one_way_transfer_orlando_international_airport_to_orlando-XT3WPI",
            "title": "Private One-way Transfer Orlando International Airport To Orlando",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The nonstop Medellín–Orlando flight is typically operated with an Airbus A320-100. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 737-800 (especially via Panama City on Copa), the Airbus A320-100 and A320-200 Neo (via Bogotá on LATAM and Avianca), and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Panama City, Miami, or Houston). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body types dominate the route, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern jets.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Avianca (AV) is the only airline with nonstop service from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO), and it belongs to the Star Alliance. Other global alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carrier operates it nonstop.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Medellín?",
        "answer": "At Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), the primary lounge options are the Avianca Lounge Medellín in the domestic terminal and The Lounge Medellin in both the domestic and international terminals. The Avianca Lounge is accessible to Avianca business class and elite status holders, while The Lounge Medellin accepts Priority Pass and day pass purchases, offering complimentary Wi‑Fi, drinks, and day beds. Both lounges enforce a smart‑casual dress code and a maximum stay of four hours.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Medellín to Orlando depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and often exclude a free checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag. Carry-on luggage is generally permitted across fare types, but size and weight limits vary by carrier."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Orlando typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class on select routes."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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