{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-BE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "BE",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Belgium"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Belgium can I fly to from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York you most often fly into Brussels Airport, the main international gateway. There are no year-round non-stops from New York, so you will usually connect via a European hub. Brussels is the hub for Belgian rail connections to Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp. Some travelers also fly into Amsterdam or Paris and take a high-speed train into Belgium."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Belgium?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from New York to Brussels take about 7 hours eastbound and roughly 8 hours westbound. One-stop routes to Brussels or Antwerp typically range from 9 to 12 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Belgium?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York City to Belgium are very limited. Brussels Airlines sometimes offers seasonal non-stop service from New York JFK to Brussels. Otherwise, you will typically connect through a European hub such as London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Paris. Total travel time with a connection usually ranges from 9 to 12 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Belgium?",
        "answer": "From NYC to Belgium, non-stop options include Brussels Airlines. One-stop choices include Delta, United, American, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, and British Airways via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Belgium?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Belgium are September, October, and November, while March and June are the most expensive; late summer and early fall offer the best value overall. For the lowest fare, book 6–9 weeks ahead, depart on a Tuesday, and choose a late-night or evening flight — midweek and off-peak times consistently beat weekends and midday departures. Peak summer and major holidays drive prices up, so avoiding those periods helps keep costs down.",
        "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. 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. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to Belgium?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to Belgium, the optimal booking window is about 6 to 9 weeks before departure, when fares average around $862 — though for peak summer and holidays you'll want to book further out, while shoulder seasons can often be booked closer in.",
        "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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Belgium?",
        "answer": "Most U.S. travelers fly into Brussels, the capital, for its grand square and EU sites. Bruges is a short train ride away and famous for canals and medieval architecture. Ghent offers a lively blend of history and student culture, while Antwerp is known for fashion and diamonds."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York City to Belgium?",
        "answer": "For a short tourist trip to Belgium, a U.S. citizen typically does not need a visa but can stay under Schengen rules. An EU electronic travel authorization is expected to become mandatory soon, so verify current entry requirements before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Belgium are best to fly into from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Belgium, Brussels Airport (BRU) is the primary gateway with direct long-haul flights and excellent train connections to other Belgian cities and neighboring countries. Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) mainly serves low-cost European carriers and is less convenient for transatlantic arrivals. For most travelers, BRU is the best choice due to its comprehensive transport links and central location."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Belgium?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October offer mild weather and fewer tourists in Brussels and Bruges, avoiding summer's peak prices and crowds."
      }
    }
  }
}