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    "orig": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
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      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Cali to Medellín typically takes about 55 minutes, covering a distance of roughly 190 miles. The return leg from Medellín to Cali averages 1 hour and 6 minutes, a difference of just 11 minutes due to prevailing winds.",
        "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 Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Cali (CLO) to Medellín (MDE). Avianca, JetSMART, and LATAM all operate non‑stop service, with Avianca offering the most at 62 weekly flights, JetSMART 33, and LATAM 25. All three carriers fly the route daily, with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to late evening.",
        "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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Medellín?",
        "answer": "From José María Córdova International Airport, the fastest way into Medellín's center is by taxi or private transfer, taking about 20 to 30 minutes via the new highway that opened in 2019. Car rentals are also available at the airport, with several major companies represented. Public mass transit connects the airport to the city, though it requires a transfer to the Medellín Metro system and takes longer. Ride-share services like Uber and Cabify operate in the area and are commonly used by locals and visitors alike, though taxis remain the most-used option for airport transfers due to their convenience and fixed rates.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport",
            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medell%C3%ADn",
            "title": "Medellín",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z"
          },
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            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Avianca, JetSMART, and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Cali to Medellín. Avianca operates about 62 weekly flights, JetSMART around 33, and LATAM roughly 25. All three carriers offer daily departures.",
        "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 Cali and Medellín?",
        "answer": "Direct flights are common on this short domestic route, but if you need a connection, Bogotá is the main hub, offering frequent flights and efficient transfers. Other possible layovers include Panama City and Cartagena, though they may increase total travel time. Since it is a domestic trip, visa-free transit is irrelevant."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?",
        "answer": "December to March and July to August are driest, with pleasant spring-like temperatures year-round and fewer tourists outside holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Colombia, bring your cédula de ciudadanía or passport, ensure it is valid, and carry a payment method for bags. No visa or vaccination certificate is required for this route."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?",
        "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport is the main airport for Medellín, serving all international and most domestic flights. It is about 45 minutes from downtown. The smaller Olaya Herrera Airport is closer to the city center but handles only regional flights within Colombia."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Public transportation to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport from downtown Cali is limited; most travelers rely on taxis or ride-share apps, which are the most popular and fastest option, taking about 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. Shuttle buses are not a standard public service, though some hotels offer private transfers. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking available at the terminal, but parking costs add up for longer trips. Taxis and ride-shares are generally more expensive than any bus option, but they offer door-to-door convenience and are the recommended choice for most passengers.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Arag%C3%B3n_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-10T01:41:44Z"
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            "time_published": "2004-06-10T20:52:17Z"
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          {
            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Cali Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?",
        "answer": "Medellín José María Córdova Airport has no directly connected or on-site hotel. There are several hotels near the airport, including Hotel Lagoon Llanogrande, Hotel Movich Las Lomas, Hotel Santiago de Arma Rionegro Aeropuerto, New Star Center, and Hostal El Hangar, some of which offer airport shuttle service. Sleeping inside the terminal is possible but facilities are limited, with no dedicated rest zones or cots available.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/medellin-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Reviews (MDE)",
            "time_published": "2024-07-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/medellin/mdeha/hoteldetail",
            "title": "Luxury Medellin Hotel | InterContinental Medellin",
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          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI",
            "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/cn/zh/medellin/mdeha/hoteldetail/amenities",
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            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova?",
        "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) does offer currency exchange offices and banks, as these are listed among its services. Specific information on prayer rooms or chapels and free Wi‑Fi availability is not provided in the available data, so I cannot confirm those amenities.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport",
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            "title": "José María Córdova International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaya_Herrera_Airport",
            "title": "Olaya Herrera Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:13:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Colombia",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-06-24T19:00:51Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cali and Medellín airports?",
        "answer": "Both Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) and Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) offer mobility assistance for travelers with disabilities, including wheelchair services and accessible facilities, which can be arranged through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. Children's play areas are available in the terminals at both airports, providing a dedicated space for young travelers. Contact your airline or the airport's information desk to request assistance or to locate the children's facilities.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2004-06-10T20:52:17Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Arag%C3%B3n_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-10T01:41:44Z"
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          {
            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-bun-to-clo.html",
            "title": "Distance From Buenaventura Airport to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (BUN - CLO Distance)",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"
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            "time_published": "2019-12-29T10:16:27Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates the most flights from Cali to Medellín and uses Airbus A320 aircraft on this route. LATAM Airlines and JetSMART also fly the route, both with Airbus A320 aircraft as well.",
        "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 Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Only Star Alliance serves this route nonstop, through its member Avianca. JetSMART and LATAM also fly it but neither belongs to any global alliance — LATAM left oneworld in 2020.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?",
        "answer": "When departing Cali, the Avianca Lounge Cali in the domestic terminal is the main option, accessible before the Duty Free area after security on the left for passengers on Avianca, GOL, Avianca partners, or any Star Alliance member airline, with amenities like spirits, liquor, beer, wine, Wi-Fi, and TVs. The Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is temporarily closed. No other lounges are listed at the airport.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl",
            "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on this domestic route depends on the airline and fare class. Basic fares often exclude a checked bag but may include a small personal item. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cali to Medellín?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cali to Medellín are short domestic hops, so you will typically find only Economy seating. Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not offered on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares usually do not."
      }
    }
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