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    "Key": "BCD-CEB",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BCD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bacolod",
      "fullCity": "Bacolod, Philippines",
      "airport": "Bacolod-Silay Airport"
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      "code": "CEB",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cebu",
      "fullCity": "Cebu, Philippines",
      "airport": "Mactan Cebu Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "The flight from Bacolod to Cebu is about 70 miles and typically takes 50 minutes. The return flight is also around 50 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference between directions.",
        "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 Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly non‑stop from Bacolod to Cebu. Philippine Airlines and Cebgo each operate daily, with 6 and 4 departures respectively spread across the day, while Cebu Pacific runs a single flight on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Combined there are about 67 weekly non‑stops, and the short hop takes roughly 35–50 minutes.",
        "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. 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cebu?",
        "answer": "From Mactan–Cebu International Airport, taxis are the most direct and widely used option, with around 6,000 taxicabs in Cebu and a flag down rate of PHP40 plus PHP13.50 per kilometer. Ride-hailing services like Grab and MiCab also operate in Cebu, offering a reliable alternative. The MyBus public bus connects the airport to Mandaue City and Talisay City, and can carry up to 90 passengers, though it is slower. Jeepneys are the most popular public transport overall, but they do not serve the airport directly. There is no rail or mass transit yet, though a bus rapid transit system is partially operational.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:52:50Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu",
            "title": "Transportation in Metro Cebu",
            "time_published": "2026-06-15T20:23:35Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan%E2%80%93Cebu%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Cebu",
            "title": "Metro Cebu",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-01T06:09:18Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red-eyes from Bacolod to Cebu, but a connecting overnight itinerary exists via Manila: the red-eye leg is Manila to Cebu on Philippines AirAsia (2P), departing at 22:05 and arriving at 23:25 the same night, with a roughly 2-hour-15-minute layover in Manila after a short Bacolod–Manila hop also on 2P.",
        "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 Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines operates the most flights from Bacolod to Cebu with 42 weekly departures, followed by Cebgo with 21 weekly flights and Cebu Pacific with 4 weekly flights. All three carriers fly this route nonstop, with Philippine Airlines offering the most frequent daily service. Cebgo also flies daily while Cebu Pacific operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.",
        "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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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cebu?",
        "answer": "December to May offers dry, sunny days and pleasant temperatures, avoiding the rainy season crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within the Philippines, bring a government-issued ID such as a passport, driver’s license, or national ID, ensure your ticket name matches, and carry a payment method for baggage. No visa or proof of onward travel is needed, but check for any local health requirements."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cebu?",
        "answer": "Cebu has one airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Bacolod-Silay Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Bacolod–Silay Airport is about 15 kilometers northeast of downtown Bacolod, and the completed access road now links it directly to Barangay Bata in the city. Multiple Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) offer shuttle services between Bacolod and the airport, which is the most popular and convenient public option. Tricycles are available outside the terminal for short hops to nearby Silay, and there is on-site parking for about 350 cars if you drive yourself. Driving or taking a PUV shuttle is typically fastest, though the shuttle is far cheaper than a taxi or private car.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod–Silay_Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T00:46:23Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2012-01-04T21:12:34Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod%E2%80%93Silay%20Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-01T11:36:11Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod%20City%20Domestic%20Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod City Domestic Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-01T11:36:49Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cebu airport?",
        "answer": "Yes, there is an on-site hotel at Cebu Airport: Aerotel Cebu is located inside Terminal 2, Level 1, and is accessible to both landside and airside passengers. It offers compact rooms with private showers and basic amenities, typically sold in time blocks with a minimum of six hours when booked online. A second hotel, Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino, is across the street from the airport and reachable on foot or by hotel pickup.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/cebu-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Cebu Airport Guide (CEB) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:38:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/cebu-mactan-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Cebu - Mactan   Airport Reviews (CEB) – Sleeping in Airports",
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          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/C586/index.en.shtml",
            "title": "Mercure Mactan Cebu - ALL"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://movenpick.accor.com/en/asia/philippines/cebu/hotel-mactan-island-cebu.html",
            "title": "Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu | 5 Star Hotel",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Mactan Cebu Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) has two passenger terminals, with currency exchange offices available in both terminals for international arrivals and departures. Prayer rooms or chapels are provided in both terminals for passengers of all faiths. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the airport, including both terminals, though you may need to register or watch a short ad to connect.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T12:48:57Z"
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            "title": "Mactan–Cebu International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T02:35:34Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Cebu",
            "title": "Port of Cebu",
            "time_published": "2026-06-16T03:19:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mactan_Cebu_International_Airport_Terminal_1_back_facade_(Lapu-Lapu_City,_Cebu",
            "title": "File:Mactan Cebu International Airport Terminal 1 back facade (Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan–Benito_Ebuen_Air_Base",
            "title": "Mactan–Benito Ebuen Air Base",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-19T17:30:18Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Bacolod and Cebu airports?",
        "answer": "Bacolod–Silay International Airport provides accessible ground transportation from the terminal, with shuttle services and tricycles available for passengers traveling to and from Bacolod. Mactan–Cebu International Airport operates two passenger terminals under the management of the Mactan–Cebu International Airport Authority, designed to accommodate the needs of travelers across its facilities. Travelers requiring mobility assistance or other special services should arrange them through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod–Silay_Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T00:46:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod%E2%80%93Silay%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2012-01-04T21:12:34Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod%E2%80%93Silay%20Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-01T11:36:11Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod%20City%20Domestic%20Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod City Domestic Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-01T11:36:49Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu_Strait",
            "title": "Cebu Strait",
            "time_published": "2026-07-25T04:38:26Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines operates the most flights on the Bacolod to Cebu route, using De Havilland Dash 8 family aircraft. Cebgo flies ATR 72 turboprops, and Cebu Pacific uses Airbus A320 jets 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 Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Philippine Airlines (PR) and Cebgo (DG) operate nonstop flights from Bacolod to Cebu. Philippine Airlines is not part of a major global alliance, and Cebgo is a subsidiary of Cebu Pacific, which is also unaffiliated with the major alliances. Cebu Pacific (5J) also serves the route with a few weekly flights and likewise belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve this route via connections.",
        "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 Bacolod?",
        "answer": "Bacolod–Silay International Airport offers several lounge options on the second floor of the main passenger terminal, including three pre-departure areas with VIP and CIP lounges. Philippine Airlines operates a Mabuhay Lounge on the same floor for the use of its business class passengers. No other airline-branded or independent lounges are listed at this airport.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod–Silay_Airport",
            "title": "Bacolod–Silay Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T00:46:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod_City_Domestic_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-23T10:56:31Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Allowance varies by airline and fare type. Basic fares may not include checked baggage; standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Always verify with your airline before travel."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bacolod to Cebu?",
        "answer": "Flights from Bacolod to Cebu typically offer only Economy class with standard seating, as the route is a short domestic hop without Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares generally do not."
      }
    }
  }
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