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      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
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      "city": "Montréal",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal is about 1,390 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 3 hours 30 minutes. The return leg takes about 3 hours 37 minutes due to prevailing winds. Air Transat, Air Canada, and Porter all operate nonstop service on this route.",
        "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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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?",
        "answer": "At Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the main ground transportation options include taxis with fixed downtown fares of $49.45 (daytime) or $56.70 (overnight), Uber and Lyft ride-share services with designated pickup areas, the STM 747 express bus line to downtown, the Air Canada City Shuttle, hotel shuttles, regional shuttles, and limousine services. The 747 bus is the most economical and widely used public transit option, while taxis and ride-shares offer faster door-to-door service for about $50. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are increasingly popular for their convenience and app-based booking, though the fixed-rate taxi remains a reliable and heavily used choice.",
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/29089144643357-What-is-the-fare-for-a-taxi-ride",
            "title": "What is the fare for a taxi ride? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
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        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal bottom out around $218 in late January. The cheapest months overall are October, September, and February, with averages of $221, $227, and $227 respectively. The most expensive period is early July, when average fares peak around $274.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with fares averaging about $178. The absolute cheapest single day to book is around 30 days out at $177, while booking very early (180 days ahead) costs about $303. For summer or holiday periods, fares tend to rise above the average, so booking closer to the 4-6 week mark rather than very far in advance is generally the best strategy.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montréal–Trudeau (YUL). Air Canada operates a daily red-eye departing at 9:05 PM, and Air Transat runs one on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:20 PM. Both arrive in Montréal the same night, landing before midnight.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal. Air Canada operates up to 82 weekly flights, with a median fare around $425 and is the low-fare leader on this route. Air Transat offers 15 weekly flights, with a median fare near $969, while Porter Airlines runs 10 weekly flights, typically on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at a median fare of about $522.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale and Montréal?",
        "answer": "Common layovers for this route include Atlanta, Charlotte, New York (JFK or LGA), and Toronto. Atlanta and Charlotte offer extensive networks and efficient domestic-to-international transfers, while New York provides multiple airport options and high frequency. Toronto is a major Canadian hub with streamlined connections and no additional visa requirements for U.S. citizens transiting to Montréal."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Late May through June and September offer pleasant temperatures and thinner crowds than the July–August peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required visa or eTA for Canada, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. Vaccination certificates are not currently required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau is the primary international airport serving all major airlines and is closest to downtown. Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport is a smaller facility mainly used for regional and charter flights, not a practical alternative for most travellers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the most direct public option is Broward County Transit Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center (Stop G) and runs daily. Tri-Rail commuter rail also connects from the city, with free shuttle buses linking the airport terminals to the nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach. Ride-share and taxis are widely available at the arrivals level, and driving is straightforward with on-site parking garages and a 12-company Rental Car Center next to Terminal 1. For most travelers, ride-share or taxi is the fastest and most popular choice, while Route 1 bus and Tri-Rail are the most budget-friendly.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport has one hotel directly connected to the terminal: the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, located on the public side near the U.S. Departures area. Several other hotels are nearby and offer free shuttle service, with pick-up at Door 8 on the Departures Level. The airport itself is open 24 hours and has benches and recliner-style seating for resting, though there are no dedicated sleeping rooms or quiet zones.",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulap-courtyard-montreal-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel in Montreal | Courtyard Montreal Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/montreal-trudeau-airport-guide.htm",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, including in the international jetty where passengers can download book samples and purchase full books via the network. The airport offers a range of passenger services and amenities. Terminal facilities include duty-free shopping, lounges, play areas for children, and various dining and retail options across its domestic, transborder, and international concourses.",
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            "title": "Quels services adaptés sont offerts à mon arrivée à YUL? – Aéroport International Montréal-Trudeau",
            "time_published": "2026-05-15T16:09:18Z"
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360004551397-Are-there-play-areas-at-YUL",
            "title": "Are there play areas at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-03-17T20:00:12Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and Montréal airports?",
        "answer": "At Montréal-Trudeau (YUL), accessible services include electric carts, reserved security lines, wheelchair-accessible shops and restrooms, braille signage, and dog relief areas; assistance can be booked online or by calling 514-420-5030, ideally 48 hours in advance, though walk-up service is possible with a longer wait. For children, YUL offers family travel support and an accompaniment service for autistic travelers (request two weeks ahead), while FLL provides four accessible pet relief areas but no dedicated children’s play areas or structured disability programs beyond ADA-compliant facilities and complaint procedures. At FLL, mobility assistance is arranged through your airline or the airport’s ADA coordinator, though specific advance-notice requirements are not published.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, which operates the most flights on this route, uses Airbus A320 family, Airbus A321, Airbus A330-300, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Air Transat flies Airbus A321 and Airbus A320 family jets, while Porter Airlines operates Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat (no alliance), and Porter Airlines (no alliance) fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal. Star Alliance is the only global alliance present on the route; Air Transat and Porter are independent carriers without alliance membership.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has two airport lounges: the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounges–The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card holders, while the Escape Lounge is a Centurion Studio Partner. No further amenities, hours, or eligibility details are listed for either lounge.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal, baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are typically restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares usually include one checked bag and a carry-on. Higher fare classes like premium economy or business offer more generous allowances, so always verify with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, a larger front‑cabin seat that may not be a true flat‑bed; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are uncommon on this short‑haul route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabin tickets offering same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy fares generally do not."
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