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      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
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      "city": "San Salvador",
      "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador",
      "airport": "Arnulfo Romero Airport"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador is about 1,050 miles. Since no nonstop flights are currently scheduled, travel will require a connection, with a typical total journey time of approximately 5 to 7 hours depending on 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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        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador. The quickest option is a one-stop connection, typically taking about 8 hours and 48 minutes, with common hubs including Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Charlotte. United tends to offer the lowest fares starting around $482, while Copa often has the best typical price at about $588.",
        "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. 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 San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), the main ground transportation options to San Salvador are taxis, ride-share services, and private shuttles; car rentals are also available at the terminal. There is no direct rail link, and public bus service is limited, with most travelers relying on pre-arranged transfers or taxis for the roughly 42 km (26 mi), 30-minute drive into the city center. Taxis are the most commonly used option, offering fixed rates from the airport, while ride-share apps like Uber and inDrive are increasingly popular but may require pickup from designated areas. For the fastest and most reliable trip, a pre-booked private shuttle or airport taxi is recommended, as they avoid the need to negotiate fares or wait for public transit.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-04T14:26:34Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-20T13:10:51Z"
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador — neither 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 Fort Lauderdale and San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, Atlanta and Houston, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "November to April offers the dry season with sunny days and lower humidity, avoiding the heavy rains of summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for any baggage fees, and check if you need a visa or a yellow fever certificate."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Salvador?",
        "answer": "El Salvador International Airport is the only airport serving San Salvador. It is located about 40 km southeast of the city center."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach Hollywood International Airport (FLL) via Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center, or take Tri-Rail commuter train with a free shuttle from the airport station at Dania Beach. Ride-share services and taxis also serve the airport, and there is ample parking plus a Rental Car Center next to Terminal 1 for drivers. The Tri-Rail shuttle and ride-share are generally the fastest from the city center, while the bus is the most budget-friendly, and driving or taxis offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Salvador airport?",
        "answer": "San Salvador Airport has no directly connected hotel, so sleeping options at the airport are limited to the Main Hall with floor space and limited seating. Nearby hotels include Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto, located across from the airport about 1.7 miles away, which offers a free shuttle every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Hotel La Estancia and Mi Tierra Aeropuerto Hotel y Restaurante are also nearby, within about 2.2 to 2.6 miles.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Arnulfo Romero Airport?",
        "answer": "Arnulfo Romero Airport in San Salvador offers Wi-Fi throughout much of the airport via Tigo El Salvador, with free Wi-Fi also available for customers at The Coffee Cup café near Gate 3. The airport's modern facilities include duty-free shops, restaurants, car rental, and spacious waiting rooms, but specific currency exchange offices or prayer rooms/chapels are not mentioned in available information.",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-13T20:22:30Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and San Salvador airports?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), travelers with disabilities can request mobility assistance through the airport's ADA coordinator, and the airport offers accessible pet relief areas and an ADA grievance procedure; to arrange wheelchair or mobility help, contact the airline at least 48 hours before departure. At San Salvador's Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), specific accessibility services or children's play areas are not detailed in available public information, though assistance can generally be requested through airlines or airport staff upon arrival.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and San Salvador, so all flights connect. Avianca operates the most connecting itineraries, typically using Airbus A320-100 aircraft on the long-haul leg to San Salvador, with short-haul legs on Boeing 737 MAX 8 or Airbus A320-100. United offers connections via Houston on Boeing 737 MAX 9, and Copa Airlines connects via Panama City on Boeing 737-800.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance carriers dominate the one-stop connections from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador: United, Avianca, Copa, and Air Canada all operate the long leg of connecting itineraries on this route. JetBlue also flies one-stop service but 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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "The best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale are the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounges – The Centurion® Studio Partner in Terminal 3. Delta Sky Club is accessible to eligible Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card holders, while the Escape Lounge is available through the American Express Platinum Card network and Priority Pass. Both lounges are listed for departing passengers, though specific amenities and hours are not provided. The article names only these two lounges, so no other lounge access is listed at FLL.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador depends on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy tickets are usually the most restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically allow one free checked bag and a carry-on. Premium or business class fares generally offer more generous baggage allowances."
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      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
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