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      "code": "JFK",
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      "city": "New York City",
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      "code": "SAL",
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      "city": "San Salvador",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "The flight from New York JFK to San Salvador is about 2,090 miles and typically takes 5 hours in the air. The return leg is slightly shorter at 4 hours 45 minutes, a difference of 15 minutes due to prevailing winds. Nonstop service is operated by Avianca with multiple daily departures.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies non‑stop from New York JFK to San Salvador daily, with roughly 71 flights a week and departures spread across the early morning, mid‑morning, and afternoon. The flight takes about 5 hours, and Avianca is the only airline offering direct 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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from New York City to San Salvador, no visa is required for a short tourist visit. U.S. passport holders may stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days visa-free.\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) to San Salvador, the main options are taxi, rideshare, and rental car; there is no rail link or dedicated airport shuttle, and public transit requires a bus connection outside the terminal. Taxis are the most used and generally reliable for the roughly 42 km (26 mi) trip, which takes about 30 minutes via the four-lane Comalapa highway. Rideshare services like Uber operate in the area and are comparable in comfort and price to taxis. Rental cars are available but less common for visitors unfamiliar with local driving conditions. Overall, taxi or rideshare is the fastest and most practical choice for most travelers.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T04:21:15Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-04T14:26:34Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-20T13:10:51Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "No overnight red-eye flights operate on the JFK to San Salvador route — neither a nonstop red-eye nor a connecting itinerary whose long leg is an overnight red-eye.",
        "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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from New York JFK to San Salvador, with 71 weekly flights available daily and a median fare around $668.",
        "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 New York City and San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, San José and San Pedro Sula, which keep total travel time competitive. Miami offers broad connections and efficient transfers. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a hub with visa‑free transit for many nationalities. San José and San Pedro Sula provide shorter final legs."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "November to February offers dry, warm days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a visa if required based on nationality, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or insurance documents."
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Salvador?",
        "answer": "San Salvador has one main international airport, El Salvador International Airport (SAL), located about 50 km southeast of downtown. It serves all international flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular option is the AirTrain JFK: take the subway (E, J, or Z to Sutphin Blvd–Archer Av/JFK) or the Long Island Rail Road to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the AirTrain, which reaches any terminal in under 20 minutes and costs $8.75 for the AirTrain plus the transit fare. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience but cost significantly more and can be slowed by traffic, while yellow taxis charge a flat rate from Manhattan to JFK. Driving yourself means dealing with heavy traffic and expensive on-airport parking; shuttle buses and hotel shuttles are also available but are slower and less frequent than the rail-based AirTrain.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T08:12:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Salvador airport?",
        "answer": "San Salvador airport has no directly connected on-site hotel, but there are three nearby hotels that offer shuttle service: Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto, located across from the airport, provides a free shuttle 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. Overnight sleepers are restricted to the Main Hall, where seating is limited and security patrols throughout the evening.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-salvador-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/el-salvador/san-luis-talpa/activities/shared_arrival_transfer_el_salvador_international_airport_to_san_salvador-X3W96M",
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/es/es/san-salvador/sslhb/hoteldetail/directions",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "At Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, Wi‑Fi is available throughout much of the terminal via Tigo El Salvador, and the café “The Coffee Cup” near Gate 3 offers free Wi‑Fi to customers. The airport’s modern facilities include duty‑free shops, restaurants, bars, air‑conditioned areas, tourist services, car rental, and spacious waiting rooms. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels are not among the facilities described.",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-13T20:22:30Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and San Salvador airports?",
        "answer": "At New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, passengers can request wheelchair services, guided assistance, or oxygen support through their airline or travel agent, and the TSA Cares program offers help with security screening when requested at least 72 hours in advance. The airport provides accessible restrooms in every terminal, service animal relief areas, and Airport Customer Experience Specialists (ACES) in red uniforms at information centers to assist travelers with disabilities.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates the nonstop route from New York JFK to San Salvador using the Airbus A320 family. No other carriers are listed for this route, and no connecting aircraft are provided.",
        "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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves the JFK–San Salvador route through its member Avianca, which operates daily nonstop flights. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries but no other carriers fly this route 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 New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK, the best lounge options for a departure to San Salvador include the American Express Centurion Lounge, which offers chef-curated dining, a full-service coffee bar, and a hidden speakeasy for Platinum, Delta SkyMiles Reserve, and Centurion Card members. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways provides made-to-order dining, signature cocktails, shower suites, and prayer rooms. Delta's flagship Delta One Lounge is reserved exclusively for Delta One travelers with a spa and full-service brasserie, while Delta Sky Club offers a premium buffet, full-service bar, and outdoor Sky Deck. The Air France Lounge features a renovated space with views of the New York City skyline, and the Air India Maharaja Lounge serves authentic Indian cuisine with a self-service bar. Several other lounges are also available, including the Aer Lingus Lounge, Capital One Lounge, Chelsea Lounge, and Turkish Airlines Lounge New York.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "On JFK–San Salvador flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic Economy often excludes checked luggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a personal item. Carry‑on allowance varies, so verify with your airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York City to San Salvador generally offer Economy and sometimes flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy being uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and restricted fares rarely permit them."
      }
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