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    "Key": "DVO-MPH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DVO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Davao",
      "fullCity": "Davao, Philippines",
      "airport": "Francisco Bangoy Intl Airport"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "MPH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Caticlan",
      "fullCity": "Caticlan, Philippines",
      "airport": "Caticlan (Boracay)"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "The flight from Davao to Caticlan is about 420 miles and typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes nonstop. The return flight is also about 1 hour 35 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference in duration between the two 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 Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific (5J) flies nonstop from Davao to Caticlan daily, with two departures at 1:40 PM and 2:05 PM and a flight time of about 95 minutes. It is the only airline offering nonstop service on this route.",
        "methodology": "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. 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. 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. 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Caticlan?",
        "answer": "The Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan serves as the main gateway to Boracay, with a short distance to the jetty port that connects to the island. Ground transportation options from the airport are limited to tricycles, multicabs, and vans, as there is no rail, ride-share, or car rental service at this small airport. Tricycles are the most commonly used and fastest option for getting to the Caticlan jetty port or the town center, typically taking under 10 minutes. Vans and multicabs are available for larger groups or those continuing to Kalibo, but they are less frequent and not faster for the short airport-to-town transfer.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo_P._Ramos_Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo%20P.%20Ramos%20Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_the_Philippines",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in the Philippines",
            "time_published": "2026-06-03T14:08:14Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Overnight red‑eye flights from Davao to Caticlan are available as connecting itineraries via Manila. On a representative day, Cebu Pacific (2P) departs DVO at 11:20 PM and arrives MNL at 1:10 AM, and Philippine Airlines (PR) departs DVO at 10:15 PM and arrives MNL at 12:05 AM — both land in the early hours, then connect onward to MPH on Cebu Pacific after a long layover.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Cebu Pacific (5J) operates a daily nonstop flight from Davao to Caticlan, with departures around 13:40 and 14:05. The airline offers 7 weekly flights on this route. No per-carrier fare data is available.",
        "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 Davao and Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Common layover points are Manila and Cebu. Manila offers the most frequent connections and same-terminal transfers on Philippine Airlines or Cebu Pacific, while Cebu provides a shorter overall journey with efficient domestic transfers. Both keep total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "December to May is the dry season with sunny skies and calm seas, ideal for island hopping and avoiding the rainy months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Since this is a domestic flight within the Philippines, you can use a government-issued ID such as your passport, driver's license, or UMID card. No visa or travel authorization is needed. Bring a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates if applicable."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Caticlan has only one airport, Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, also known as Caticlan Airport. It is the gateway to Boracay Island and is served by domestic carriers like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Francisco Bangoy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting from downtown Davao to Francisco Bangoy International Airport is easiest by taxi or ride-share, which are readily available and take roughly 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. Public jeepneys serve the Sasa/Buhangin area near the airport but require a short walk or transfer from most city-center points, and a modern city bus network is still under construction with pilot operations expected around 2027. Driving yourself is also straightforward via the Diversion Road or JP Laurel Avenue, with short-term and long-term parking available at the terminal. Taxis and ride-shares are the most popular for their convenience and relatively modest cost compared to parking fees.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao_Public_Transport_Modernization_Project",
            "title": "Davao Public Transport Modernization Project",
            "time_published": "2026-06-02T08:52:32Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao_International_Airport",
            "title": "Francisco Bangoy International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2004-10-18T00:28:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Bangoy_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T16:55:41Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Caticlan airport?",
        "answer": "Caticlan Airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facility. Sleeping options at the airport are limited, and the article does not name any hotel at the airport itself.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo_P._Ramos_Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/visayas/bacolod/activities/godofredo_p_ramos_or_caticlan_airport_transfers_mph_to_boracay-XKHMWV",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos or Caticlan Airport Transfers (MPH) to Boracay",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/philippines/visayas/boracay/activities/boracay_adventures_transfer_services_via_caticlan-XF3ECV",
            "title": "Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo%20P.%20Ramos%20Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Caticlan (Boracay)?",
        "answer": "Caticlan (Boracay) Airport — Godofredo P. Ramos Airport — has two separate passenger terminals: the old terminal in Barangay Caticlan for departing passengers and an interim terminal at the new apron for arrivals, with a permanent two-level terminal under construction. The airport does not publicly list currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, or free Wi-Fi among its amenities. Specific details on those services are not available in current airport information.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo_P._Ramos_Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godofredo%20P.%20Ramos%20Airport",
            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalibo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kalibo International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-12T10:16:51Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Davao and Caticlan airports?",
        "answer": "Publicly available information on accessibility services, assistance programs for travelers with disabilities, and children's play areas at Davao's Francisco Bangoy International Airport and Caticlan's Godofredo P. Ramos Airport is not detailed in the sources I consulted. Both airports are managed under Philippine Civil Aviation Authority regulations, which generally require basic assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, but specific amenities like play areas or advance booking windows (e.g., 48 hours) are not documented. For reliable arrangements, contact the respective airport management or your airline directly in advance of travel.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Bangoy_International_Airport",
            "title": "Francisco Bangoy International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T16:55:41Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco%20Bangoy%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Francisco Bangoy International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T15:03:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao_International_Airport",
            "title": "Francisco Bangoy International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2004-10-18T00:28:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kapitan_Tomas_Monteverde_Central_ES_(C._Bangoy,_Davao_City",
            "title": "File:Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Central ES (C. Bangoy, Davao City",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-28T01:49:46Z"
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            "title": "Godofredo P. Ramos Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T05:51:15Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalibo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kalibo International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-12T10:16:51Z"
          }
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "On flights from Davao to Caticlan, Cebu Pacific Air operates Airbus A320 family aircraft. No other carrier or aircraft type is listed for 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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Only Cebu Pacific (5J) operates nonstop flights from Davao to Caticlan, and it belongs to no global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no specific carriers can be named from the schedule data.",
        "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 Davao?",
        "answer": "When departing from Davao, the PAGSS Premium Lounge is available in both the Domestic and International terminals. The Domestic location is on the second floor opposite Gate 4, offering air conditioning, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, newspapers and magazines, complimentary Wi-Fi, and TVs. The International location provides a similar retreat, and both lounges admit children under 8 free with an adult while limiting access to two guests per cardholder.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/philippines/francisco-bangoy-international",
            "title": "Francisco Bangoy International Airport DVO Lounges - DVO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DVO",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/philippines/francisco-bangoy-international/dvo2-pagss-premium-lounge",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-09T16:55:41Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "On Davao–Caticlan flights, baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic fares are restrictive and may not include checked baggage, while standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Davao to Caticlan?",
        "answer": "Flights from Davao to Caticlan typically offer only Economy class on turboprop aircraft, with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business available."
      },
      "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 typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}