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      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
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      "code": "NYC",
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      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "The flight from Cali to New York City is about 2,570 miles and typically takes 5 hours and 40 minutes nonstop. The return leg is longer at 6 hours, a difference of 20 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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Cali (CLO) to New York JFK daily, with departures around 9:25 or 9:35 PM and a typical flight time of about 5 hours 40 minutes. It's the only airline offering a direct link on this route.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Getting from JFK to Manhattan is easiest via the AirTrain, which connects to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road; the AirTrain itself costs $8, and a one-seat LIRR ride to Midtown takes about 20 minutes from Jamaica. Taxis and ride-share services are also available and offer a direct, private ride, though they are slower and more expensive in traffic. Rental cars are an option, with most major companies on-site, but driving and parking in the city is generally not recommended. Public transit — the AirTrain plus subway or LIRR — is the most-used and fastest option for most travelers.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T08:12:00Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Cali to New York City bottom out around $401 in late September, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($415), October ($420), and January ($445), while the most expensive period is late December at $567 on average, with December ($535), July ($519), and June ($496) 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 Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cali to New York City, the optimal booking window is roughly 4-6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $361 and bottom out at $360 about 35 days out. Booking much earlier (4-5 months ahead) tends to be more expensive, around $490-507, while last-minute fares climb back up to about $420.",
        "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 Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca operates nonstop red-eye flights from Cali (CLO) to New York JFK, with 10 weekly overnight departures daily at 9:25 PM and 9:35 PM. These flights arrive the next morning.",
        "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 Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Cali to New York JFK with 10 weekly flights, departing daily in the late evening. The typical fare on this route is around $690.",
        "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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Bogotá, Panama City, Miami and Fort Lauderdale are frequent layover points. Bogotá offers many domestic connections and a quick hop from Cali. Panama City’s Tocumen hub provides efficient transfers and broad Americas links. Miami and Fort Lauderdale serve as major U.S. gateways with plentiful onward flights to New York, often keeping total travel time under 10 hours."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?",
        "answer": "John F. Kennedy International is the primary long‑haul gateway with extensive international connections. Newark Liberty offers competitive international service and is often more convenient for Manhattan's west side. LaGuardia is closest to Midtown but serves almost exclusively domestic and short‑haul flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cali, the main ways to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport are by taxi, ride-share, or private car, as there is no dedicated airport train or metro link. Taxis and ride-shares are the most popular and fastest, taking roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic, and cost more than public buses. Public buses and shared shuttle vans run along the Cali–Palmira corridor and are the cheapest option, though they take longer and may require a transfer near the airport entrance. Driving yourself is possible with rental cars and there is paid parking at the terminal, but it is generally less convenient than a taxi for most travelers.",
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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 New York City airport?",
        "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport has a hotel directly connected to the airport: the TWA Hotel, located next to Terminal 5 and accessible from all other terminals via the AirTrain. The TWA Hotel is a 3-star retro-modern hotel built inside the 1962 TWA Flight Center, with rooms starting around $249 per night and day rooms available from $149. It sits outside the secure zone, so arriving international passengers must clear immigration and, if required, hold a U.S. visa to access it.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-30T12:56:51Z"
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            "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/airport-hotels",
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            "url": "https://ihg.com/new-york-city-new-york/hotels-near-john-f-kennedy-international",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport offers currency exchange offices and prayer and meditation rooms, with locations shown on the airport's interactive map across its terminals. Free Wi‑Fi is available by selecting the '_Free JFK WiFi' network from your device's list of networks. Terminal-specific locations for these amenities are best confirmed using the interactive map or the information centers in each terminal.",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-18T15:14:31Z"
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            "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/shops-restaurants-and-services",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cali and New York City airports?",
        "answer": "At Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, mobility assistance and accessible services are available, though details are limited; travelers should contact their airline in advance to arrange wheelchair or other help. At John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the main New York City gateway, passengers can request wheelchair, guided assistance, or oxygen services ahead of time, use TSA Cares (72 hours before for screening help), and find accessible restrooms, service animal relief areas, and staffed Airport Customer Experience Specialists. JFK also offers children's play areas and lactation rooms, while similar dedicated children's facilities at CLO are not specified in available information.",
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            "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/accessibility-services",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Cali to New York City are operated only by Avianca, which uses the Airbus A320 on this route. No other carriers offer nonstop service, and no connecting aircraft types are listed.",
        "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 Cali?",
        "answer": "The Avianca Lounge Cali in the domestic terminal is the main lounge option when departing Cali, accessible to passengers on domestic flights with Avianca, GOL, Avianca partners, or any Star Alliance member airline. It offers spirits and liquor, beer and wine, TVs, and Wi-Fi for a charge, in a non-smoking space. The Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is a second lounge, though it is temporarily closed.",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl",
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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 New York City?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare. Basic economy may not include a checked bag. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cali to New York City?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cali to New York City typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class with Premium Economy available on select routes."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering the best options."
      }
    }
  }
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