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      "code": "CEB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cebu",
      "fullCity": "Cebu, Philippines",
      "airport": "Mactan Cebu Intl Airport"
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      "code": "PPS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Puerto Princesa",
      "fullCity": "Puerto Princesa, Philippines",
      "airport": "Puerto Princesa (Palawan)"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "The flight from Cebu to Puerto Princesa is about 360 miles and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes nonstop. The return flight also takes 1 hour 20 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference between directions.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Two airlines fly non‑stop from Cebu to Puerto Princesa: Cebu Pacific (5J) and Philippine Airlines (PR). Both carriers operate daily, with Cebu Pacific offering up to four flights a day and Philippine Airlines offering two, and the flight takes about 75–85 minutes.",
        "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is about 2 km from the city center, and the most common way to get there is by taxi or hotel shuttle, with tricycles available for shorter trips and budget travelers. There is no mass transit or ride-sharing service like Grab in Puerto Princesa, and car rentals are limited, mostly arranged through hotels or local agencies. Taxis are the fastest and most reliable option, while tricycles are cheap but slower; most visitors use a taxi or pre-arranged van for the short ride into town.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-20T15:41:25Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa",
            "title": "Puerto Princesa",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T01:57:01Z"
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            "title": "Puerto Princesa International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T11:31:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Puerto_Princesa",
            "title": "Port of Puerto Princesa",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-30T14:16:11Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. The red‑eye leg is Cebu to Manila on Philippine Airlines, departing at 22:25 and arriving at 23:50 the same night, followed by a long layover in Manila before continuing on Air Juan (2P).",
        "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 Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines both fly nonstop from Cebu to Puerto Princesa. Cebu Pacific operates 17 weekly flights with departures throughout the day, while Philippine Airlines operates 14 weekly flights. Both carriers fly the route daily.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Cebu and Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for the Cebu to Puerto Princesa route are Manila and Clark. Manila offers the most frequent connections and the shortest total travel time, while Clark can be an alternative with fewer flights but sometimes lower fares. Both are domestic hubs, so no visa is needed for transit."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "January to April offers dry, sunny weather and lower humidity, making it the best time to visit before the rainy season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a government-issued ID such as a passport, driver's license, or national ID. No visa is needed, but have a payment method for baggage and check if any health documents are required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Puerto Princesa International Airport is the only airport serving the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mactan Cebu Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting to Mactan–Cebu International Airport from downtown Cebu is easiest by taxi, ride‑share like Grab, or the MyBus public bus, which runs from the city to the airport. Taxis and ride‑share are the most popular and fastest options, with fares based on distance and traffic, while MyBus is the cheapest but slower due to stops. Driving yourself is also possible, with parking available at the airport, though it costs extra and traffic can be heavy.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:52:50Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu",
            "title": "Transportation in Metro Cebu",
            "time_published": "2026-06-15T20:23:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Cebu",
            "title": "Metro Cebu",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-01T06:09:18Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Puerto Princesa airport?",
        "answer": "Puerto Princesa International Airport has no on-site or terminal-connected hotel. The airport closes at night, so sleeping inside is not permitted, but several hotels are located nearby, including the Canvas Boutique Hotel 0.3 miles away, Dolce Vita Hotel 0.4 miles away, and Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel 0.5 miles away.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/puerto-princesa-city-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Puerto Princesa Airport Guide (PPS) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-09T15:15:26Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/puerto-princesa-city-airport/pagss-lounge-pps.htm",
            "title": "PAGSS Lounge | Puerto Princesa Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-02-07T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/palawan/puerto-princesa/activities/shared_puerto_princesa_airport_transfers-X1I558",
            "title": "Shared Puerto Princesa Airport Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-20T15:41:25Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/palawan/puerto-princesa/activities/puerto_princesa_airport_transfers_airport_pick_up-XD0BBK",
            "title": "Puerto Princesa Airport Transfers - Airport pick up",
            "time_published": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto%20Princesa%20International%20Airport",
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cebu and Puerto Princesa airports?",
        "answer": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport provides standard accessibility support including wheelchair assistance and designated accessible facilities, and passengers with reduced mobility can request assistance through their airline or the airport at least 48 hours before departure. Puerto Princesa International Airport also offers mobility assistance services for travelers with disabilities, though specific children's play areas are not prominently listed at either airport; families should contact the airport or airline in advance to arrange any special assistance.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T12:48:57Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Benito%20Ebuen%20Air%20Base",
            "title": "Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base",
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            "time_published": "2006-07-27T06:48:42Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-29T11:31:18Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port%20of%20Puerto%20Princesa",
            "title": "Port of Puerto Princesa",
            "time_published": "2025-07-21T18:13:46Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-06-08T07:25:21Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_Cathedral",
            "title": "Puerto Princesa Cathedral",
            "time_published": "2026-06-25T06:48:51Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific, which operates the most flights on this route, uses the Airbus A320 family, specifically the Airbus A320. Philippine Airlines also flies this route using the Airbus A320.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific (5J) and Philippine Airlines (PR) fly nonstop from Cebu to Puerto Princesa. Neither belongs to a global alliance — Cebu Pacific is unaffiliated and Philippine Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld, though it has codeshare partnerships. No alliance carriers operate this route nonstop, so other alliances may serve it only via connections.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cebu?",
        "answer": "When departing from Mactan–Cebu International Airport, there are two Plaza Premium Lounge locations: one in Terminal 1 (Domestic) and one in Terminal 2 (International). The Terminal 1 lounge offers comfortable seating, shower facilities for an additional cost, premium food, beer and wine, children's rooms, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors. The Terminal 2 lounge provides fast Wi-Fi, chargers and power plugs at every seat, comfortable chairs, excellent food, showers for an additional cost, spirits and liquor for an additional cost, beer and wine, children's rooms, TVs, flight monitors, and internet terminals. Both lounges admit children under 2 free with an adult, require children under 18 to be accompanied by an adult, and are non-smoking. Access is subject to space availability.",
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          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/philippines/cebu-mactan-intl",
            "title": "Mactan–cebu International Airport CEB Lounges - CEB Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/philippines/cebu-mactan-intl",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CEB/Plaza-Premium-Lounge-Terminal-1-Domestic-ehzkBtB3Cg/",
            "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport | Amex US",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CEB/Plaza-Premium-Lounge-Terminal-2-International-uDrEflY2Pw/",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-25T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          }
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and often exclude checked baggage, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cebu to Puerto Princesa?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route you will find only Economy class with standard reclining seats; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins often permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}