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    "Key": "ILO-GES",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ILO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Iloilo",
      "fullCity": "Iloilo, Philippines",
      "airport": "Iloilo Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GES",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "General Santos",
      "fullCity": "General Santos, Philippines",
      "airport": "General Santos Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "The flight from Iloilo to General Santos is about 375 miles and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes nonstop. Return flights also take about 1 hour 20 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 Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific (5J) flies nonstop from Iloilo to General Santos with 17 weekly flights — three departures daily at 07:15, 10:10, and 14:00, operating every day of the week. The flight takes about 80 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in General Santos?",
        "answer": "General Santos International Airport (GES) is about 14 km from the city center, and ground transportation is mostly limited to taxis and informal options like tricycles or habal-habal motorcycles, as there is no rail link or dedicated airport shuttle service. Taxis are the most common and reliable choice for visitors, offering a straightforward ride to the central business district, though they are not metered and fares should be negotiated before departure. Ride-sharing apps such as Grab have limited or inconsistent availability in General Santos compared to larger Philippine cities. Car rentals are scarce at the airport itself, and most travelers rely on pre-arranged hotel transfers or local taxis. Overall, taxis are the most-used and fastest practical option for reaching the city center from the airport.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos_International_Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T03:36:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General%20Santos%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-05T10:54:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_General_Santos",
            "title": "Port of General Santos",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2025-11-07T04:18:40Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos",
            "title": "General Santos",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-25T13:59:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM_City_General_Santos",
            "title": "SM City General Santos",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-12T11:28:04Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "No overnight / red‑eye flights operate from Iloilo to General Santos — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are available on this route.",
        "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 Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific operates nonstop flights from Iloilo to General Santos, with 17 weekly departures on a daily basis at 7:15 AM, 10:10 AM, and 2:00 PM. No other nonstop carriers serve this route in the current schedule.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Iloilo and General Santos?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for the Iloilo to General Santos route are Manila and Cebu, which keep total travel time competitive. Manila offers the most frequent connections and a wide choice of onward flights, while Cebu provides efficient transfers with shorter overall journey times on some itineraries. Both are domestic hubs, so no visa or additional entry requirements apply."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to General Santos?",
        "answer": "December to May is the dry season, offering sunny days and comfortable humidity for travel."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within the Philippines, bring a valid government-issued ID such as a passport, driver's license, or national ID. Carry a payment method for baggage fees and any required vaccination certificates or health documents. No visa or proof of onward travel is needed for this domestic route."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in General Santos?",
        "answer": "General Santos has only one airport, General Santos International Airport, which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Iloilo Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Iloilo City proper, taxis are the most direct and popular way to reach Iloilo International Airport, taking about 20 minutes and costing roughly 350–400 pesos. Public jeepneys and shuttle vans also connect the city to the airport, though they are slower and may involve transfers in nearby towns like Santa Barbara or Cabatuan. Ride-sharing services are limited, so metered taxis or hotel-arranged transfers are the most reliable option, with driving yourself possible but parking at the airport being relatively limited.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Iloilo International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:38:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo",
            "title": "Iloilo",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-07T05:04:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_Strait",
            "title": "Iloilo Strait",
            "time_published": "2026-07-25T21:50:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Iloilo",
            "title": "Port of Iloilo",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-06-23T11:37:23Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at General Santos airport?",
        "answer": "General Santos International Airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facility. Sleeping options at the airport are limited, with no dedicated rest areas or transit hotel mentioned for overnight stays.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/general-santos-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "General Santos Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos_International_Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T03:36:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General%20Santos%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-05T10:54:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos",
            "title": "General Santos",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-25T13:59:54Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at General Santos Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "General Santos International Airport features a newly expanded passenger terminal inaugurated in September 2021, with a design inspired by yellow-fin tuna fins. The airport serves flights to and from Manila, Iloilo, and Cebu via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General%20Santos%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-05T10:54:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos_International_Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T03:36:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_General_Santos",
            "title": "Port of General Santos",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2025-11-07T04:18:40Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos",
            "title": "General Santos",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-25T13:59:54Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Iloilo and General Santos airports?",
        "answer": "Iloilo International Airport has a dedicated elevator for disabled passengers and modern terminal facilities, but no dedicated children's play areas or specialized accessibility programs are mentioned in available public information. General Santos International Airport also lacks publicly documented mobility assistance services, disability programs, or children's play areas. To arrange any assistance at either airport, it is best to contact your airline or the airport directly at least 48 hours in advance.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Iloilo International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:38:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandurriao_Airport",
            "title": "Mandurriao Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T23:48:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Iloilo",
            "title": "Port of Iloilo",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-06-23T11:37:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo",
            "title": "Iloilo",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-16T16:37:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Santos_International_Airport",
            "title": "General Santos International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T03:36:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_General_Santos",
            "title": "Port of General Santos",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-07T04:18:40Z"
          },
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            "title": "General Santos",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-25T13:59:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subic_Bay_International_Airport",
            "title": "Subic Bay International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-30T13:39:21Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific operates the nonstop service from Iloilo to General Santos with Airbus A320 aircraft. No other carriers are listed 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific (5J) is the only airline operating nonstop from Iloilo to General Santos, with 17 weekly flights. Cebu Pacific is not a member of any global alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop — though other carriers may offer connecting itineraries under Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Iloilo?",
        "answer": "Iloilo International Airport has a VIP lounge and a dedicated Mabuhay Lounge for Philippine Airlines business class passengers. These are the airport's listed lounge options, with the Mabuhay Lounge reserved specifically for Philippine Airlines business class travelers.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Iloilo International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-18T10:38:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_City",
            "title": "Iloilo City",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-10T05:32:36Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://singaporeair.com/fr-ch/vols-pour-iloilo",
            "title": "Vols vers Iloilo (ILO) | Singapore Airlines",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares typically exclude checked baggage and may restrict carry-on items. Standard economy fares usually include one checked bag and a carry-on, while premium fares offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Iloilo to General Santos?",
        "answer": "Flights from Iloilo to General Santos are operated by regional aircraft with a single Economy cabin; neither Premium Economy nor flat-bed Business is available on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and business‑class tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while budget fares rarely do."
      }
    }
  }
}