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    "Key": "PDX-GB",
    "orig": {
      "code": "PDX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Portland",
      "fullCity": "Portland, Oregon",
      "airport": "Portland Intl Airport"
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      "code": "GB",
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      "country": "United Kingdom"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United Kingdom can I fly to from Portland?",
        "answer": "From Portland, you can fly non-stop to London Heathrow on British Airways. One-stop connections through hubs like Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York open up other UK cities such as Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Birmingham. London is the primary gateway with the most flight options and onward train connections to the rest of the UK. Manchester serves northern England, while Edinburgh and Glasgow are the main entry points for Scotland, offering direct access to the Highlands and cultural attractions."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Portland to United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "From Portland to the UK, there are no non-stop flights. One-stop routes to London typically take around 11 to 12 hours eastbound and 12 to 13 hours westbound, depending on the connection. Flights to Manchester or Edinburgh usually add another hour or two with an additional stop."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Portland to United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "Currently there are no non-stop flights from Portland to the United Kingdom. The most common one-stop routings connect through major hubs like Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or East Coast gateways such as New York or Boston, with total travel times typically between 12 and 15 hours depending on the layover. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and U.S. carriers all offer these connecting services, and you can fly into London, Manchester, or Edinburgh with one change of plane."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Portland to United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "From Portland to the UK common choices include British Airways with one stop, plus Delta, United, American and European partners via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Portland to the United Kingdom are October, November, and September, while peak summer (June and July) and the December holiday period are the most expensive. Midweek departures — especially Wednesday — tend to be cheaper than weekend flights, and afternoon departures offer the lowest fares on this route. Booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead typically yields the best price.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Portland to United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "For flights from Portland to the United Kingdom, the optimal booking window is roughly 23 to 26 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $980 — booking about six months ahead can save you over $250 compared to last-minute tickets.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "Travelers to the United Kingdom most often start in London for its iconic sights and culture. Edinburgh draws visitors for its castle and festivals, while Bath and Oxford offer charming history. Manchester and Liverpool appeal for music and sport."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Portland to United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from Portland to the United Kingdom, no visa is required for a short tourist visit, and the permitted length of stay is up to 6 months. However, an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel, even though entry is visa-free. The ETA is required for this nationality and should be secured prior to departure.\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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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_Kingdom",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United Kingdom are best to fly into from Portland?",
        "answer": "From Portland to the United Kingdom, London Heathrow offers the most long-haul connections and excellent rail links to the rest of the country via the Elizabeth line and Paddington station. London Gatwick also receives flights and has good train services to central London and the south coast. If your plans center on Scotland, consider flying into Edinburgh for direct access to the city and nearby Highlands, or Manchester for northern England and the Lake District."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United Kingdom?",
        "answer": "For the United Kingdom, late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September) offer comfortable weather and fewer tourists than the busy, expensive summer months in London, Edinburgh and other popular destinations."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Portland Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Portland, the MAX Red Line light rail runs directly to Portland International Airport and is the most popular and economical choice, taking about 40 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer faster door-to-door trips of roughly 20–30 minutes at a higher cost. Driving yourself is also common, with on-site parking available, though it is the priciest option when factoring in daily parking fees.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Portland,_Oregon",
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            "title": "Port of Portland - Portland International Airport"
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            "url": "https://portofportland.com/Calendars/4",
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