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      "code": "BEY",
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      "city": "Beirut",
      "fullCity": "Beirut, Lebanon",
      "airport": "Rafic Hariri Intl Airport"
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      "code": "DTT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Detroit",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Beirut to Detroit is about 5,910 miles, and there is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so a connection is required. A typical one-stop journey takes roughly 15 to 18 hours, depending on the layover.",
        "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 Detroit?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) offers several ground transportation options to downtown Detroit and beyond. Public transit includes the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus, which runs daily from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and costs $8 when boarding or $6 in advance, plus SMART local buses and the limited-stop FAST Michigan Route 261. Taxis and ride-share services are available at both terminals, and a rental car campus with major agencies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz is reachable by free shuttle. The DAX bus and ride-share are the most-used options for the 20-30 minute trip to the city center, with DAX being the cheapest and most predictable. For regional travel, the Michigan Flyer and AirRide buses serve Ann Arbor and East Lansing.",
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            "url": "https://metroairport.com/de/parken/other-ground-transportation/oeffentliche-verkehrsmittel",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available on the route from Beirut to Detroit — neither as a nonstop nor as a connecting itinerary whose long leg is a red-eye.",
        "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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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Beirut and Detroit?",
        "answer": "Common one-stop hubs between Beirut and Detroit include Istanbul, Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Istanbul offers a short initial leg and single-connection convenience. Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam provide efficient European transfers with broad onward connections to Detroit, often keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Detroit?",
        "answer": "May, June, and September offer pleasant mild weather and fewer crowds than peak summer months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, and proof of onward or return travel. Carry a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Detroit?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the sole commercial airport serving Detroit, located about 18 miles southwest of downtown. It is a major hub for Delta Air Lines and SkyTeam, offering extensive domestic and international connections."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Rafic Hariri Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting from central Beirut to Rafic Hariri International Airport is easiest by taxi, ride-share, or private car, since there is no direct public bus or rail link to the terminal. Uber and Careem operate in Beirut and are generally the fastest, most predictable option, while traditional taxis and service taxis are widely available but require negotiating the fare in advance. Driving yourself is possible via the airport's location about 9 km south of the city center, with short- and long-term parking at the terminal, though traffic near the airport can be heavy at peak times. Public buses and minibuses serve parts of Beirut but do not run to the airport itself, so they are not a practical choice for this trip.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Beirut",
            "title": "Transport in Beirut",
            "time_published": "2026-01-04T17:42:35Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T13:57:22Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Lebanon",
            "title": "Rail transport in Lebanon",
            "time_published": "2026-07-30T08:34:15Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Detroit airport?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has a directly connected on-site hotel, The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, located inside the McNamara terminal with direct access from its lobby to airport check-in and TSA. The Westin offers a free shuttle between the airport's external terminals, valet parking, and a Park and Fly Package, along with amenities like a fitness studio, indoor heated pool, and multiple restaurants.",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dtwma-the-westin-detroit-metropolitan-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/detroit-metro-airport-lounges.htm",
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            "title": "Detroit Airport Hotel | The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dtwfr-fairfield-inn-and-suites-detroit-metro-airport-romulus/overview/",
            "title": "Detroit Airport Hotel | Fairfield Detroit Metro Airport Romulus",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/detroit-michigan/hotels-near-detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Detroit Metro Airport?",
        "answer": "Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) offers free Wi-Fi to all passengers throughout its terminals, with charging stations and power outlets at most gate waiting areas. The airport provides numerous services and amenities across its McNamara and Evans terminals, though specific currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels are not detailed in the available information. Both terminals house many dining and retail locations, and the airport is fully equipped with accessibility facilities.",
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          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/at-dtw/services-amenities",
            "title": "Services & Amenities | Wayne County Airport Authority",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/dtw/services-amenities/gates-boarding",
            "title": "Gates & Boarding | Wayne County Airport Authority",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.metroairport.com/at-dtw/services-amenities/dining",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-20T02:41:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://metroairport.com/about-us/dtw-destination-pass/faqs",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Beirut and Detroit airports?",
        "answer": "At Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), wheelchair assistance is arranged through your airline, and passengers should request it at the airline ticket counter upon arrival; the airport also provides Braille signage, family restrooms, hearing loops at certain gates, and accessible parking, with TSA Cares available at +1 (855) 787-2227 for security-related assistance. Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) has accessible duty-free and baggage areas, cafes, restaurants, prayer rooms, and airline lounges, but specific mobility-assistance programs or children's play areas are not detailed in available information. To arrange assistance at either airport, contact your airline in advance—typically 48 hours before departure—and at Detroit, visit the ticket counter upon arrival for wheelchair service.",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-24T13:57:22Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:10:27Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old%20Beirut%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:43:38Z"
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            "url": "https://metroairport.com/de/dtw/finden-sie-sich-zurecht/barrierefreiheit-betreuungsservice",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Beirut to Detroit, so all flights connect. Royal Jordanian connects via Amman using Boeing 787-8 aircraft on the long segment, Turkish Airlines connects via Istanbul using Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and Air France connects via Paris using Boeing 777-200 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 Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Flights from Beirut to Detroit are all connecting, and the carriers that operate on this route belong to all three major alliances: Star Alliance (Turkish Airlines, United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, and Swiss), SkyTeam (Air France and KLM, plus Beirut-based Middle East Airlines is a SkyTeam member though not directly in the itineraries), and Oneworld (Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines). Etihad is the only major operator here that belongs to no alliance.",
        "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Beirut?",
        "answer": "Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport has several lounges in the main terminal, including the Cedar Lounge, Beirut Lounge, and Ahlein Premium Lounge, which allows pre-booking. The Beirut Lounge is located after passport control on the second floor and offers spirits, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors, with children under 2 admitted free. The Ahlein Comfy Lounge is temporarily closed, and access to these lounges is subject to space availability.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Beirut–Detroit flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are typically restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares usually include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Beirut to Detroit?",
        "answer": "On flights from Beirut to Detroit, you can expect Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy offered by some airlines on connecting itineraries."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
      }
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