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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Boston to San José. The quickest one-stop options connect via Newark (United, about 7 hours 38 minutes total with a short layover) or New York JFK (JetBlue, roughly 8 hours 12 minutes). Other common connections route through Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, or Toronto, with total travel times generally between 7.5 and 9 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. 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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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation from Juan Santamaría International Airport to San José city center includes licensed taxis (both standard red taxis and a dedicated orange airport taxi service) and frequent public buses that run roughly every 10 minutes during working hours with 24-hour service overall. Taxis accept both Costa Rican colones and U.S. dollars, and they are generally the most-used option for visitors because of their convenience and fixed licensed status. The bus is the fastest budget option and is very popular with locals, though it lacks a precise schedule. There is no rail service to the airport, and ride-share and rental car options are not documented in current public listings.",
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        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Boston to San José bottom out around $332 in late September, making early fall the cheapest stretch to fly. September ($343) and October ($347) are the cheapest months overall, with January close behind at $370. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $470, with December ($444) and July ($433) the priciest months.",
        "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 Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "For Boston to San José, the best fares come when you book roughly 4-7 weeks ahead of departure, averaging around $294. Booking too early—say 5 months out—can cost over $400, while last-minute fares climb back above $300. For summer or holiday travel, aim for the earlier end of that window or slightly sooner, as peak-demand dates tend to sell out of the cheapest buckets.",
        "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 Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Boston to San José, Costa Rica — neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found 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 Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Boston to San José. The most frequent one‑stop connections are operated by United via Newark (about 7 flights daily), Air Canada via Toronto (3 daily), and American via Miami (3 daily), with JetBlue also offering a couple of daily flights via Fort Lauderdale. Other connecting options include American via Dallas/Fort Worth, Air Canada via Toronto City Centre, JetBlue via New York JFK, Avianca via San Salvador, and United via Houston. Typical per‑carrier fares are not available for this route.",
        "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 Boston and San José?",
        "answer": "Common layovers between Boston and San José include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Panama City. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer extensive connections to Central America with short onward flights. Atlanta provides a major hub with frequent departures. Panama City allows efficient transfers via Copa Airlines and visa‑free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José?",
        "answer": "December to April is the dry season, offering sunny skies and lower humidity, though it's peak tourist time. May and November are transitional months with fewer crowds and occasional showers."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage, and check if you need a visa or a vaccination certificate like yellow fever."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San José?",
        "answer": "San José is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the only commercial airport in the city. It is located about 20 minutes northwest of downtown and handles all international and domestic flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Logan Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Boston, the Silver Line 1 (SL1) bus is the fastest and most popular way to reach Logan Airport, offering free service from South Station directly to all terminals. The MBTA Blue Line subway also connects to the airport via a free shuttle from Airport Station, and taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, and Logan Express buses from Back Bay provide convenient alternatives. Driving is possible with on-airport parking (Central, Economy, and Terminal garages), though it tends to be the most expensive option, while public transit is the most affordable.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José airport?",
        "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport does not have a hotel directly connected to the terminal. Sleeping options inside the airport are limited, with no dedicated rest zones or cots, though some travelers report finding couches in the Alajuela Zone. For a proper bed, several nearby hotels such as Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela and Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela are located about 0.4 miles away and offer free airport shuttles.",
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            "url": "https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/costa-rica/san-jose/sjo-juan-santamaria-international-airport/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Juan Santamaría Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) has three business lounges — Avianca Club, Copa Club, and a VIP Lounge for BAC Credomatic customers — though its public terminal descriptions don't specifically list currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi-Fi. The airport serves a wide range of international and domestic carriers, including Avianca, Copa, jetBlue, United, and Iberia, with domestic flights departing from the Domestic Terminal (D). Specific locations for currency exchange, prayer facilities, or Wi-Fi coverage are not detailed in the available information.",
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        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Boston and San José airports?",
        "answer": "Boston Logan International Airport offers wheelchair assistance coordinated directly through your airline, accessible restrooms, elevators, sensory/calming rooms, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, and BOS PAWS therapy dogs. Passengers needing wheelchair help should contact their airline in advance, and hand-controlled rental cars can be arranged with 24–48 hours' notice. Specific accessibility programs or children's play areas at San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are not detailed in the available information, so travelers should check directly with the airport or their airline before flying.",
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        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Boston and San José. American Airlines connects via Miami using Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, while United Airlines connects via Newark and Houston using Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900, and Boeing 737-800 on the long leg. Air Canada also offers connections via Toronto and Toronto Island using Boeing 737 MAX 8, Embraer 175, Airbus A320-100, Airbus A220-200, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q.",
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        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "The carriers operating one-stop connecting service from Boston to San José are United (Star Alliance), American (oneworld), Air Canada (Star Alliance), JetBlue (no alliance), and Avianca (Star Alliance). So Star Alliance members United, Air Canada, and Avianca all serve the route, as does oneworld member American, while JetBlue is the notable unaligned carrier.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boston?",
        "answer": "Boston Logan has several lounge options when departing, including The Lounge in Terminal C, the Air France Lounge and Lufthansa Lounge in Terminal E, and Admirals Club in Terminal B. Delta Sky Clubs are available in the Main Terminal at Gate A6, Satellite Terminal A at Gate A18, and Terminal E. Admirals Club offers complimentary food and drinks, a full service bar, Wi-Fi, a kids room, showers, and conference rooms, though service may vary based on local guidelines.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy is restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy often includes one checked bag. A carry-on is typically included on most fares."
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      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boston to San José?",
        "answer": "Flights from Boston to San José usually offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon."
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      "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 Economy typically does not."
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