{
  "response": {
    "Key": "WAS-CAAB",
    "orig": {
      "code": "WAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Ronald Reagan National Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CAAB",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Alberta",
      "fullRegion": "Alberta, Canada"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Alberta can I fly to directly or with one stop from Washington?",
        "answer": "From Washington you can fly non-stop to Calgary, the main gateway for the Rockies and southern Alberta. Edmonton is reached with one stop, often in Calgary, Toronto, or Denver. Choose Calgary for Banff and Jasper, Edmonton for the north. Flight times to Calgary are about 5 hours non-stop, with a connection adding 2-3 hours. Prices are lower in shoulder seasons and midweek."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Washington to Alberta?",
        "answer": "From Washington, D.C. to Alberta, non-stop flights to Calgary typically take about 5 to 5½ hours, while Edmonton often requires a connection and takes 7 to 9 hours total. Westbound flights are slightly longer due to prevailing winds, and one-stop itineraries to smaller Alberta airports can run 8 to 11 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Washington to Alberta?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from the Washington area to Alberta. The most common one-stop routings go through hubs like Toronto, Minneapolis or Denver, with typical total travel times between 7 and 10 hours. WestJet and Air Canada offer connections via Calgary or Edmonton."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Washington to Alberta?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Alberta you can fly non-stop on United or WestJet, with one-stop options on Air Canada, Alaska and Delta via hubs like Toronto or Calgary."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Alberta?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Washington to Alberta is typically during the shoulder seasons of late spring (April to early June) and early fall (September to October), avoiding the summer peak and winter holidays. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks in advance, aim for midweek departures like Tuesday or Wednesday, and consider early morning or late evening flights, as these tend to be less expensive than peak daytime options."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Washington to Alberta?",
        "answer": "For flights from Washington to Alberta, book 8 to 10 weeks ahead for summer and winter holidays to secure better availability and pricing, while shoulder seasons like spring and fall can often be booked 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Alberta and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Alberta, Calgary is the gateway to the Rockies and Stampede, Edmonton offers festivals and West Edmonton Mall, Banff and Jasper draw outdoor enthusiasts and the Badlands feature dinosaur sites. Fly into Calgary for Banff and the south, Edmonton for Jasper and the north."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Washington to Alberta?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen flying from Washington to Alberta, Canada, you need a valid U.S. passport to enter. For tourist visits under six months, a visa is not required, but your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Alberta are best to fly into from Washington?",
        "answer": "From Washington, Calgary International Airport is the main gateway with the most flights and works well for road trips to Banff, Jasper and the Rockies. Edmonton International Airport serves the capital and northern Alberta, while seasonal flights to smaller airports like Fort McMurray suit remote destinations."
      }
    }
  }
}