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    "Key": "HOU-LIM",
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      "code": "HOU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"
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      "code": "LIM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Lima",
      "fullCity": "Lima, Peru",
      "airport": "Jorge Chávez Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Houston Hobby and Lima, so the journey requires a connection. With a typical layover, the total travel time is approximately 8 to 12 hours. The route is about 3,120 miles.",
        "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 Lima?",
        "answer": "Getting from Jorge Chávez International Airport to central Lima is tricky because the new terminal, opened in June 2025, currently has no direct highway, metro, or public bus connection—access is via two temporary bridges with no pedestrian paths. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the most practical and widely used options for most travelers, offering the fastest door-to-door journey to districts like Miraflores or the Historic Centre. No official car rental desks or mass transit directly serve the terminal yet, though the future Lima Metro Line 2 is planned to link the airport. For now, booking a licensed taxi or a ride-share is the recommended and most-used way to reach the city center.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Peru",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T08:54:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Ch%C3%A1vez_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-10T14:26:23Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Lima",
            "title": "Transport in Lima",
            "time_published": "2026-05-12T09:37:11Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Lima bottom out around $357 in early February, which is the cheapest stretch on the route. The cheapest months overall are February ($364), September ($368), and October ($374), while the most expensive period is late December at $475 on average. Prices tend to run higher in the June–July and December windows, so booking a late-winter or early-fall trip generally offers the best value.",
        "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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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Lima (LIM), but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye are available. One option departs Houston (IAH) at 11:59 PM on United, arriving in Bogotá at 4:54 AM before connecting on Avianca to Lima. Another routes through Miami, where an American Airlines red-eye departs at 11:30 PM and arrives in Lima at 4:10 AM 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 Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Houston HOU to Lima. The most common one-stop routings are operated by United via Panama City, American via Miami, Delta and LATAM via Atlanta, and Avianca via San Salvador or Bogotá, with United via Panama City and American via Miami appearing most frequently. United, American, Delta, LATAM, and Avianca all appear as the main carriers on these connecting itineraries.",
        "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 Houston and Lima?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, Bogotá and Mexico City, which keep total travel times competitive. Miami offers the most frequencies and a straightforward connection. Panama City’s Tocumen hub delivers efficient, visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá provides broad South American connections, while Mexico City adds an alternative routing with good onward service to Lima."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lima?",
        "answer": "April to May and October to November offer mild, dry weather and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, proof of onward or return travel, and any required visa. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourism. Carry a payment method for baggage fees and check if a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required based on your travel history."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Lima?",
        "answer": "Lima has one airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport, which is located about 11 km northwest of the city centre and serves all commercial flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Houston, you can reach William P. Hobby Airport by public bus (METRO routes 40 and 73 connect to the light rail), the 500 HOU Downtown Direct shuttle, ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft, taxis, or by driving yourself and parking in the airport lots. The 500 Downtown Direct is a dedicated express shuttle and is likely the fastest public option, while ride-share and taxis are the most popular for door-to-door convenience. Driving yourself is also straightforward, with parking available at the airport, though it may be pricier than public transit.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/",
            "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/",
            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=HOU&p=1",
            "title": "Houston William P Hobby Airport"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Metro",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-06T20:01:52Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lima airport?",
        "answer": "Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport has a hotel directly connected to the terminal: the Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport, an upscale property attached to the new terminal building. There is also a Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport located across from the old terminal building, plus Sleepover Pods with in-terminal suites and cabins in the International Terminal after security, open 24 hours with showers and private rooms. Several other nearby hotels offer airport shuttle service.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/lima-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:39Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://pullman.accor.com/es/hotels/lima/B462.html",
            "title": "Pullman Lima San Isidro: hotel prémium con spa y gastronomía de autor",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/lima.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:37:14Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Jorge Chávez Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima offers a range of passenger services, including the Peru Plaza Shopping Center located near the passenger terminal in the Grand Concourse area, where travelers can find a food court that is always open on the second floor. The airport also provides tourist information counters at national and international arrivals and departures, with free information material about Peru's main destinations. A four-star hotel, the Ramada Costa del Sol, is directly connected to the passenger terminal by an elevated pedestrian bridge.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-10T14:26:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lima_Airport_Partners",
            "title": "Lima Airport Partners",
            "time_published": "2026-06-16T20:24:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limatambo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Limatambo International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:47:04Z"
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            "title": "Jorge Chávez International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T03:44:38Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Lima airports?",
        "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport in Houston offers a strong set of accessibility services, including American Sign Language interpretation, Aira assistance for blind and low-vision travelers, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, companion care restrooms, and a Sunflower Lanyard program for travelers with hidden disabilities. TSA Cares provides additional support during security screening, and travelers should contact it at least 72 hours before their flight. To arrange wheelchair or mobility assistance on this route, request it through your airline at least 48 hours before departure.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/accessibility/",
            "title": "HOU Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Hobby Airport"
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            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "United operates the nonstop Houston to Lima route with a Boeing 757-200. Connecting options include United's Boeing 737-900 via Panama City, American's Airbus A321-200 Neo via Miami, and Delta's Airbus A330-300 via Atlanta. Other one-stop itineraries feature Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A320-100, and Boeing 767-300 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?",
        "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport has no traditional airline lounges, but Priority Pass members can use two wellness-focused spaces: Gameway, an interactive gaming area open 06:00–21:00, and XWELL, a spa offering 25 minutes in massage chairs or loungers with same-day boarding pass required. The Chiroport chiropractic service is also available 08:00–18:00. American Airlines does not operate a club or lounge at HOU, and no other lounge access is offered at the airport.",
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            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules on Houston–Lima flights depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked luggage; standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide additional allowance."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Lima?",
        "answer": "Flights from Houston to Lima usually offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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