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      "code": "MCO",
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      "city": "Orlando",
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      "code": "SAL",
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      "city": "San Salvador",
      "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Orlando to San Salvador covers about 1,150 miles and typically takes 3 hours in the outbound direction, with the return leg slightly longer at 3 hours 5 minutes. Frontier and Avianca both operate this route nonstop.",
        "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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        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca and Frontier fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL). Avianca operates four flights a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday with two departure times (around 2:20 PM and 3:25 PM), while Frontier flies three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with a single morning departure. The nonstop flight takes about 3 hours.",
        "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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from Orlando to San Salvador, no visa is required for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free, and the permitted length of stay is up to 180 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), the most practical option is a taxi or pre-arranged private shuttle, which takes about 30 minutes to cover the roughly 42 km (26 miles) to central San Salvador via a four-lane motorway. Rideshare services are limited and not reliably available at the airport, and there is no direct rail link. Public buses do serve the general area but are often overcrowded, slower, and not recommended for visitors with luggage. Car rental desks exist at the airport, though driving in San Salvador can be challenging for newcomers. The fastest and most-used option for travelers is the taxi or private shuttle.",
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            "title": "Transport in El Salvador",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL). Connecting itineraries with an overnight leg are available: Avianca offers a red-eye departing MCO at 11:40 PM, arriving in Bogotá (BOG) at 2:45 AM, then connecting onward to SAL on Avianca after about a 1-hour-40-minute layover.",
        "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 Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca and Frontier operate nonstop from Orlando to San Salvador. Avianca flies 8 times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with a typical median fare around $981. Frontier flies 3 times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, with a typical median fare around $1,160.",
        "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 Orlando and San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, Houston and Atlanta, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers, with total travel times staying competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "November to April is the dry season, with sunny days, lower humidity, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, complete the El Salvador electronic immigration form, carry proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Salvador?",
        "answer": "San Salvador has one airport, El Salvador International Airport, which serves all international and domestic flights. It is about 40 minutes southeast of downtown San Salvador and close to coastal attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, you can reach Orlando International Airport by public bus (Lynx routes 11, 42, 51, 111, 436S, and 407 serve the airport), rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, or by driving and parking in the airport's garages or economy lots. Rideshare and taxis are typically the fastest and most popular door-to-door options, while the bus is the most budget-friendly but slower and less direct. Driving yourself offers convenience but you'll pay for parking, with economy lots being cheaper than the terminal garages.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Salvador airport?",
        "answer": "San Salvador airport has no hotel directly connected to the terminal, but there are several hotels nearby, including Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto located across from the airport with a free shuttle running every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Hotel La Estancia and Mi Tierra Aeropuerto Hotel y Restaurante are also close by, within about 2.2 and 2.6 miles respectively.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-salvador-airport-guide.htm",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport offers Wi-Fi throughout much of the terminal via Tigo El Salvador. A café called \"The Coffee Cup\" near Gate 3 provides free Wi-Fi for all customers. The airport's modern facilities include duty-free shops, restaurants, bars, air conditioned areas, tourist facilities, car rental, and spacious waiting rooms.",
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            "time_published": "2025-10-30T10:06:40Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and San Salvador airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport offers a barrier-free path throughout the facility, with companion care restrooms, adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, TTY/TDD teletypewriters, visual paging displays, and a dedicated sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities. Elevators, escalators, and moving walkways minimize walking distances, and the Gate Link system provides step-free access between Terminals A & B and Gates 1–129. Travelers requiring wheelchair assistance or other mobility support should arrange it through their airline at least 48 hours before departure, and may contact either airport directly for current accommodations.",
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/",
            "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies the route most often, using the Airbus A320 family. Frontier operates it as well, on Airbus A320neo aircraft.",
        "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 Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves Orlando to San Salvador nonstop through its member Avianca, while Frontier also flies the route but belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve this route via connections, though no additional carriers operate 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.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport has several lounge options when departing. The Club MCO has locations in Terminal A near Gates 1-29 and in Terminal B near Gates 70-99, both open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with pre-booking available. A Plaza Premium Lounge is located in Terminal C, open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and offers a la carte menu, alcoholic drinks for an extra fee, complimentary conference facilities, and a children's play area, with a maximum two-hour stay. Delta Sky Club is in Terminal B, Airside 4, and an Admirals Club is in Terminal B near Gate 55, open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with complimentary food and drinks, a full service bar, and Wi-Fi.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules on Orlando–San Salvador flights depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy may not include a checked bag; standard economy often allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and higher fares generally offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San Salvador usually offer Economy and sometimes flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by carrier 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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