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    "Key": "CMH-TPA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "TPA",
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      "city": "Tampa",
      "fullCity": "Tampa, Florida",
      "airport": "Tampa Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Flights from Columbus to Tampa are about 830 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes, and the return leg takes the same duration.",
        "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 Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Columbus to Tampa daily, with about 65 weekly flights and departures spread from early morning through late evening. The flight takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes. Southwest is the only carrier offering nonstop service on this 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 Tampa?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers several ground transportation options to reach the city center. Public transit is available via Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) routes 30, 32, and 10, which serve Kennedy Blvd., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and Cypress St. respectively. Taxis, limousines (through companies like Stagecoach Transportation and Tampa Transportation Group), and shared shuttle services (such as Tampa Airport Elite Shuttle) are also available. A dedicated rental car center is connected to the main terminal by the SkyConnect automated people mover, making car rentals convenient. The most-used option is typically ride-hailing or taxi for direct city-center trips, while HART buses offer the most affordable, though slower, public transit alternative.",
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            "url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/shuttle",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Shuttle | Limo | Taxi",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Tampa International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-07-23T03:11:01Z"
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            "url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Columbus to Tampa bottom out around $273 in late January, with January ($275), September ($277), and August ($282) the cheapest months overall. The priciest stretch is late December, averaging $351, and December as a whole is the most expensive month at $332.",
        "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 Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "For flights from Columbus to Tampa, book about 4-6 weeks ahead for the best fares, which average around $223. Prices stay near that low from 20 to 55 days out, but jump sharply if you wait until the final week or book more than four months early, so avoid those extremes for summer and holiday travel.",
        "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 Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Southwest operates nonstop red-eye flights from Columbus to Tampa on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, departing at 9:25 PM. The flight is a late-evening departure, and since it's a short hop it arrives the same night — not 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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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop from Columbus to Tampa with 65 weekly flights. Daily service runs from early morning through late evening, offering frequent departures throughout the day.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Columbus and Tampa?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Chicago. These hubs offer frequent flights, efficient transfers, and competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "On the Columbus to Tampa route, Southwest Airlines arrives on time 83.8% of the time, with a cancellation rate of just 0.3%.",
        "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tampa?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "For this domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID, state‑issued ID, or passport. No visa or proof of onward travel is needed. Have a payment method for baggage and any vaccination or health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tampa?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Tampa and is the one you should use."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Columbus, you can reach John Glenn Columbus International Airport by public bus — COTA's 7 Mt. Vernon route runs between downtown and the airport, though only every other bus serves the airport directly. Taxis and ride‑share services are readily available and are the most popular and fastest door‑to‑door option, while driving is easy via Interstate 670 exit 9 to International Gateway, with a terminal parking garage and cheaper satellite lots ($5–$9 per day) served by free shuttles. The COTA bus is the most budget‑friendly, but ride‑share or taxi is typically quickest for most travelers.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-25T03:58:24Z"
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            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Southwest_Airport",
            "title": "Columbus Southwest Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:31:47Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tampa airport?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport has one on-site hotel connected to the terminal, the Marriott Tampa Airport, located inside the main terminal and accessible from the Transfer Level. It offers day-use rooms from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and several nearby hotels also provide free airport shuttles. Sleeping in the airport itself is generally friendly to overnight sleepers, with some flat benches and quiet corners, though most seating has armrests.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tampa-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Tampa Airport Guide (TPA) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:10:49Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpaap-tampa-airport-marriott/overview/",
            "title": "Tampa Airport Hotel | Tampa Airport Marriott",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/tampa-florida/hotels-near-tampa-international",
            "title": "30 Hotels Near TPA Tampa International (TPA) Airport | IHG",
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            "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/florida/tampa/tpa-tampa-international-airport",
            "title": "Hotels near Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL - Find Hotels - Hilton",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpaap-tampa-airport-marriott/events/meetings-and-weddings/contact/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tampa Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, keeping you connected before your flight to or from Columbus. The airport also has dedicated prayer rooms and chapels for quiet reflection, located within the main Landside Terminal. Currency exchange services are not currently described at TPA, so plan to handle any currency needs before arriving. These amenities make the airport a comfortable and convenient gateway for your trip between Columbus and Tampa.",
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            "url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport",
            "title": "Tampa International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-08T03:47:39Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Tampa International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-07-23T03:11:01Z"
          }
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Columbus and Tampa airports?",
        "answer": "At Columbus, travelers with reduced mobility can count on the airport's accessible design, including direct Interstate access and continuous shuttle service from parking lots to the terminal. Tampa International Airport's automated people movers connect the main terminal to all airside concourses, keeping walking distances short and the layout highly accessible. To arrange wheelchair assistance or other mobility services on your Columbus to Tampa flight, request it through your airline at least 48 hours before departure.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:31:47Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates the nonstop flights from Columbus to Tampa, using Boeing 737 family aircraft including the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-700. These are the only aircraft types in scheduled service on 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 Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates all nonstop service between Columbus and Tampa, with up to 65 weekly flights. Southwest belongs to no airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop; other alliances could reach Tampa from Columbus only via connections on other carriers.",
        "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 Columbus?",
        "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport has one lounge, the Escape Lounges in Concourse B, open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Access is permitted three hours before scheduled flight departure, with complimentary standard alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older, and children under two admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The lounge offers air conditioning, disabled access, and a smart casual dress code, with premium-brand alcoholic drinks available for an extra charge.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic U.S. route, so baggage rules vary by airline. Basic economy often charges for checked bags and may restrict carry‑ons to a personal item only. Standard economy typically includes a carry‑on but still charges for checked bags."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Economy is standard on this domestic route; Premium Economy is not offered, and flat-bed Business class is uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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