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      "code": "IAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Washington Intl Airport"
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      "code": "BOG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bogotá",
      "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia",
      "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flight from Washington Dulles to Bogotá covers about 2,380 miles and typically takes 5 hours 30 minutes. The return leg averages 5 hours 35 minutes, so the trip to Bogotá is slightly shorter — about five minutes — thanks to prevailing tailwinds.",
        "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 Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies non‑stop from Washington Dulles to Bogotá with 29 weekly flights operating daily. Departures are spread across the day at roughly 5:45 AM, 6:45–6:50 AM, and mid‑afternoon around 2:35–3:35 PM, with a typical flight time of about 5½ hours.",
        "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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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation options from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogotá include taxis, ride-share services, and car rentals — the terminal has dedicated car rental facilities. Public transit is available via the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system, with a feeder route connecting the airport to the network, though many travelers find it less straightforward with luggage. Taxis are the most-used and generally the fastest reliable option for reaching the city center, with regulated stands outside the arrivals area. Ride-share apps like Uber are also widely available and offer a convenient alternative, while car rentals are best for those planning to explore beyond Bogotá.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:14:54Z"
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            "title": "Bogotá",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-07T00:56:27Z"
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            "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Washington to Bogotá bottom out around $326 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September ($335), October ($340), and February ($357), while the most expensive stretch is late December at $451 on average. Peak pricing peaks in December ($427) and July ($415), so booking for September or October travel typically offers the lowest fares.",
        "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 Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "For Washington (IAD) to Bogotá (BOG), the sweet spot is booking 4-6 weeks before departure, when round-trip fares average around $299 and bottom out near $298 at 30 days out. Booking much earlier — say 5 months ahead — can cost $100+ more, while last-minute tickets (under 3 weeks) also climb back above $300. For summer and holiday peak periods, shift that window earlier by 2-4 weeks to lock in the best price before demand pushes fares up.",
        "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 Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Washington Dulles to Bogotá, but connecting overnight itineraries are available where the long leg is a red-eye. United offers connections via Houston (IAH) departing at 11:59 PM and arriving Bogotá at 4:54 AM, and via Newark (EWR) departing at 11:40 PM and arriving at 4:25 AM. Air Canada also offers a red-eye via Montreal (YUL) departing at 10:55 PM and arriving at 4:05 AM, and Avianca has one via Orlando (MCO) departing at 11:40 PM and arriving at 2:45 AM.",
        "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 Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Washington Dulles to Bogotá, with up to 29 weekly flights operating daily. Typical median fares on this route are around $626. Other carriers may also serve it via connections, but Avianca is the primary non‑stop operator.",
        "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 Washington and Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City, and San Salvador. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer numerous onward flights to Bogotá with short connection times. Panama City's Tocumen Airport is a major hub for the Americas with efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. San Salvador provides competitive travel times and convenient connections via Avianca."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "December to February and June to August are the driest months with pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a completed Check-Mig form, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. U.S. citizens don't need a visa for stays under 90 days. No vaccination certificates are currently required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Bogotá has only one commercial airport, El Dorado International Airport (BOG), which serves all domestic and international flights. It is located about 15 kilometers west of the city center, with easy access to downtown and popular attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Washington, D.C., the fastest and most popular way to reach Dulles International Airport is the Metro’s Silver Line, which connects the main terminal via an indoor pedestrian tunnel with moving sidewalks, though the ride takes about 50–60 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while public buses on the Silver Line Express provide a cheaper alternative from the Wiehle-Reston East station. Driving and parking are also options, with several on-airport garages and economy lots available for travelers who prefer their own vehicle.",
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            "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/parking-transportation",
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            "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-18T13:47:09Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bogotá airport?",
        "answer": "Bogotá El Dorado International Airport has sleep cabins inside Terminal 1's secure area: Wait N Rest offers eighteen soundproof pods near Gate 54, with rates around COP 80,000 or USD $19 for three hours. The airport does not have a traditional hotel directly connected to the terminal. Several hotels are nearby within a 10-minute drive, most offering complimentary shuttle service, including Hotel Habitel Prime, Hotel Habitel Select, Movich Buro 26 Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Bogota Airport, and City Express Plus by Marriott.",
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          {
            "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/colombia/bogota/bog-el-dorado-international-airport",
            "title": "Hotels near El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia - Find Hotels - Hilton",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/hotels/bogal-aloft-bogota-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Hoteles en Bogotá, Colombia | Aloft Bogota Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-06-19T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bogota-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-23T17:57:01Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at El Dorado Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "El Dorado International Airport's main Terminal 1 offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. The terminal also has ATMs, which provide currency exchange capabilities, and a variety of retail stores and cafés in the duty-free area. Terminal 2 also has ATMs available for passengers.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internacional_de_Bogot%C3%A1",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-28T23:30:21Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_World_Tour",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-26T21:36:49Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T20:29:52Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Washington and Bogotá airports?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles International Airport provides wheelchair assistance through your airline at any concourse or the terminal, accessible shuttle buses and rental car shuttles with ramps or lifts, and wheelchair-accessible taxis that can be reserved in advance. It also offers the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, with lanyards available at the USO Lounge and information desks daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, no accessibility or children's facility details are available. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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            "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/iad/disability-services",
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            "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/",
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            "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/",
            "title": "Official Website of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority - MWAA",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_Fire",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates the nonstop flights between Washington Dulles and Bogotá using Airbus A320neo aircraft. No other carriers are listed for this route, and no connecting aircraft are specified.",
        "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 Washington?",
        "answer": "When departing from Washington Dulles, several lounges are available across Concourses A and B. The Etihad Lounge, Air France-KLM Lounge, and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse are located in Concourse A, while the Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington is in Concourse B. The Capital One Lounge, located just beyond TSA PreCheck between the East and West security checkpoints on the Ticketing Level, offers working spaces, high-speed WiFi, and freshly prepared food and drink with local ingredients, plus grab-and-go options. Reservations aren't required for the Capital One Lounge; simply present your boarding pass with a confirmed seat assignment at reception. Note that the Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges in Concourse B are temporarily closed.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Between Washington and Bogotá, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer increased allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Bogotá?",
        "answer": "Flights from Washington to Bogotá typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy does not."
      }
    }
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