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  "response": {
    "Key": "HND-OIT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HND",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tokyo",
      "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan",
      "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "OIT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Oita",
      "fullCity": "Oita, Japan",
      "airport": "Oita Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "The flight from Tokyo to Oita is about 480 miles and typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes, with the return leg at 1 hour 30 minutes — slightly shorter due to prevailing winds. Both ANA and JAL operate frequent daily nonstop service on this route.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "Yes, ANA (NH) and JAL (JL) both fly nonstop from Tokyo Haneda to Oita daily. ANA offers about 12 departures a day starting around 06:25 and running through 19:15, while JAL operates roughly 16 daily flights from 07:30 to 20:15. The flight takes about 1 hour 40 minutes heading west and around 1 hour 30 minutes on the return.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Oita?",
        "answer": "Oita Airport is connected to Oita City primarily by a daily hovercraft service, which completes the roughly 33-kilometer trip in about 25–35 minutes, making it the fastest option. The airport is also served by buses to various cities in the prefecture, but the bus ride to the city center takes over an hour. The airport is not accessible by train, and there is no indication of ride-share services or car rentals being commonly used for this route. The hovercraft is the most-used and most distinctive option, offering a unique alternative to the slower road journey.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oita_Hovercraft",
            "title": "Oita Hovercraft",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T18:33:57Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oita_Airport",
            "title": "Oita Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-12T14:04:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/oita-airport-oit-details.html",
            "title": "Oita Airport (OIT) Details, Oita, Japan",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oita",
            "title": "Oita",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-08-24T03:05:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-csm-to-oit.html",
            "title": "Distance From Sherman Airport to Oita Airport (CSM - OIT Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-21T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "No red-eye flights operate from Tokyo Haneda to Oita — there are no nonstop overnight departures on this route, and no connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg are available.",
        "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": [
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways operate nonstop from Tokyo Haneda to Oita. JAL runs up to 112 weekly flights and ANA up to 79, both with daily departures throughout the day.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Tokyo and Oita?",
        "answer": "Common layovers on this domestic route include Osaka (ITM or KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), which offer frequent connections and short transfer times, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Oita?",
        "answer": "April to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "For domestic Japan travel, bring a valid government ID, payment for baggage and any vaccination certificates if needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Oita?",
        "answer": "Oita Airport is the only airport serving the city, located about 30 km north of the city centre and connected by bus and hovercraft."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Haneda Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Public transport to Haneda Airport from central Tokyo is easy via the Keikyu Line or Tokyo Monorail, both of which run frequently and connect to major stations like Shinagawa and Hamamatsucho. Airport shuttle buses also operate from many parts of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. Taxis and ride-share are available but are the most expensive, while driving yourself is possible with on-site parking at P1–P4 and the international terminal lot; however, the airport actively promotes public transport to reduce congestion. The Keikyu Line or monorail is generally the fastest and most popular option, with driving being less convenient during peak times.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.cab.mlit.go.jp/tcab/airport/list/haneda/congestion.html",
            "title": "東京国際空港内道路の混雑緩和について - 国土交通省 東京航空局"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Access_Line",
            "title": "Haneda Airport Access Line",
            "time_published": "2026-07-10T00:59:36Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport",
            "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Oita airport?",
        "answer": "Oita Airport has no directly connected hotel or on-site sleeping facility. Sleeping options at the airport are limited.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oita_Airport",
            "title": "Oita Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-12T14:04:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/oita-airport-oit-details.html",
            "title": "Oita Airport (OIT) Details, Oita, Japan",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oita_Hovercraft",
            "title": "Oita Hovercraft",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T18:33:57Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "All Nippon Airways operates the most flights from Tokyo Haneda to Oita, typically using Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A320s. Japan Airlines also serves the route with Boeing 737-800 aircraft.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Tokyo?",
        "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport has several lounge options across its terminals, including Power Lounge South, Power Lounge North, and Power Lounge Central in Terminal 1, as well as Power Lounge Premium, Power Lounge North, Power Lounge Central, and Airport Lounge South in Terminal 2. In Terminal 3, you'll find The Centurion Lounge, Delta Sky Club, Sky Lounge South, and TIAT Lounge. There is also Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA in the Haneda Airport Garden. Power Lounge Premium is described as an exclusive lounge designed for comfort and peace, while the others are listed without additional feature details. No eligibility requirements or access rules are specified for any of these lounges.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/haneda",
            "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HND",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Tokyo International Airport | Amex XB",
            "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HND",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Tokyo International Airport | Amex CA",
            "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/hnd-airport.html",
            "title": "Tokyo Haneda, Japan (HND)",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/haneda",
            "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "This domestic Japanese route has baggage policies set by each airline. Basic fares are often restrictive with no free checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Always confirm with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Tokyo to Oita?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route, Economy is standard with some flights offering a domestic Business class that does not feature flat‑bed seats, and Premium Economy is not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while budget fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}