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      "code": "MDE",
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      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
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      "city": "New York City",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flight from Medellín to New York City is about 2,380 miles and typically takes 5 hours and 40 minutes. The return leg is slightly shorter at 5 hours and 25 minutes due to prevailing winds.",
        "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 Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Medellín (MDE) to New York JFK, with service every day of the week. There are up to 25 weekly flights, typically departing at 4:55 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:40 PM, and 11:00 PM, and the flight takes about 5 hours 40 minutes. Avianca is the only airline operating this nonstop route.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK, the AirTrain is the backbone of public transit, connecting all terminals to the NYC subway (A line at Howard Beach, E/J/Z at Jamaica) and the Long Island Rail Road for about $8.75; from there, a subway ride into Manhattan costs $2.90 and takes roughly 50–60 minutes total, while the LIRR to Penn Station or Grand Central is faster but pricier. Taxis offer a flat fare of $70 to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip), and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are widely used, though prices fluctuate with demand. Car rentals are available at the airport’s rental car center, reachable by AirTrain, but driving into the city is generally slow and parking is expensive. Most travelers use the AirTrain plus subway or LIRR combination for its reliability and lower cost, while taxis and ride-shares are the fastest door-to-door option, especially with luggage or late at night.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T08:12:00Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Medellín to New York City bottom out around $327 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September ($338 average), October ($342), and January ($363), while the most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $461.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "For the Medellín to New York City route, the optimal booking window is about 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with average fares around $316. Booking exactly 30 days out yields the cheapest single-day price at $315, while waiting until the last minute pushes fares to roughly $370 and booking more than five months ahead can cost over $430. For summer and holiday periods, you should book earlier than the usual window, as fares tend to rise more steeply closer to departure.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca operates nonstop red‑eye flights from Medellín to New York JFK, with 14 weekly departures daily at 22:40 and 23:00. These depart late evening and arrive the next morning.",
        "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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Medellín and New York City?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, Bogotá and Fort Lauderdale, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer or the holiday season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?",
        "answer": "JFK is the primary international gateway and a major hub for long‑haul flights, with extensive connections to Manhattan. LaGuardia is closer to Midtown but handles mostly domestic and short‑haul services. Newark Liberty, though in New Jersey, is often used for New York; it offers international and domestic flights and is convenient for Lower Manhattan."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?",
        "answer": "From the Medellín city center, the most popular and practical ways to reach José María Córdova International Airport are by taxi, ride-share, or shuttle bus, with a dedicated highway opened in 2019 cutting travel time to roughly 20 minutes from downtown. Public buses and shared shuttles run regularly from central points and are the cheapest option, while taxis and ride-shares offer door-to-door convenience at a moderate cost. Driving yourself is possible, with on-site parking available at the airport, but parking fees and traffic make it less common for most travelers. Taxi or ride-share is generally the fastest and most popular choice for getting from the city center to the airport.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?",
        "answer": "Yes, there is an on-site hotel at New York City's JFK Airport: the TWA Hotel, located next to Terminal 5 and connected to the AirTrain, so it is accessible directly from all terminals. The hotel is outside the secure zone, meaning passengers with connecting flights must clear immigration and, if required, hold a U.S. visa to access it. The TWA Hotel offers overnight rooms starting around $249 and day rooms from $149, with amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, pool, restaurants, and an observation deck.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-30T12:56:51Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport offers currency exchange offices and prayer/meditation rooms, both accessible across terminals via the airport's interactive map; exact terminal locations vary. Free Wi‑Fi is also available airport-wide by selecting the network named \"_Free JFK WiFi\" on your device. For precise locations of currency exchange counters or prayer rooms in a specific terminal, the interactive map provided by JFK is the best reference.",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-18T15:14:31Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Medellín and New York City airports?",
        "answer": "At John F. Kennedy International Airport, mobility assistance including wheelchair services, guided assistance, and oxygen support is arranged directly through your airline or travel agent, and you can also request screening help through the TSA Cares program at least 72 hours before your flight. JFK provides accessible restrooms in every terminal, service animal relief areas across all terminals, and Airport Customer Experience Specialists in red uniforms at information centers for on-the-ground support.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates the nonstop flights from Medellín to New York JFK, using Airbus A320 aircraft. No other carriers are listed for this route.",
        "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 Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves this route nonstop through its member Avianca, which operates daily flights from Medellín to New York JFK. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but Avianca is the only carrier with nonstop service.",
        "methodology": "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. 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 Medellín?",
        "answer": "The best lounge option when departing from Medellín on an international flight is The Lounge Medellin International, located in Terminal Internacional after customs and duty-free, near Gate 10 on the second floor. Access is reserved for passengers departing on international flights only, with a maximum stay of 4 hours, and one child under 12 admitted free per cardholder. Amenities include pre-packed meals (buffet currently suspended), snacks, alcoholic beverages, showers, conference room, children's play area, Wi-Fi, TV, and flight monitors, with complimentary day beds. This is the only lounge in the international terminal.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "On Medellín–New York flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy tickets are restrictive and often exclude checked baggage. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to New York City?",
        "answer": "Flights from Medellín to New York City typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon and First class is not typically available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby for a fee, while restrictive economy fares rarely allow either."
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