{"response": {"Key": "BOS-DEL", "orig": {"code": "BOS", "type": "airport", "city": "Boston", "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts", "airport": "Logan Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Delhi?", "answer": "Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is connected to the city center by taxi, ride‑share, and the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line. The Airport Express train is the fastest option, reaching New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes, and it is the most used by travelers avoiding road traffic. Pre‑paid taxis and app‑based ride shares (Uber, Ola) are widely available and offer door‑to‑door convenience, though travel time varies with congestion. Auto‑rickshaws are also an option for shorter trips, while car rentals exist but are less common for airport transfers. Buses serve the airport but are slower and less favored by visitors.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Delhi", "title": "Transport in Delhi", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page", "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Boston to Delhi are September, August, and October, with average fares as low as $850 in September. The most expensive period is December, when average prices climb to $1,246, with March and June also on the pricier side.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "For the best fare from Boston to Delhi, aim to book 9–12 weeks before departure, when prices average around $981. The cheapest single fare appears at 65 days out ($979), while last‑minute tickets (0–5 days) jump to about $1,315–$1,452. During peak summer and holiday periods, the optimal window shifts earlier — roughly 12–16 weeks ahead — to avoid steeper premiums.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "Yes, connecting red‑eye itineraries are available from Boston to Delhi. One option departs Boston at 17:05 on ITA Airways, arriving in Delhi the next morning at 07:05 via Rome Fiumicino (6h 50m layover). Other connections route through London Heathrow (Virgin Atlantic, departing 20:10, arriving 09:10) or Amsterdam (KLM, departing 16:45, arriving 04:15); the overnight long‑leg is the transatlantic or European segment, with the Delhi‑bound leg departing in the late afternoon or evening and arriving in the early to mid‑morning hours the following day.", "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 Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Boston to Delhi. Common one-stop routings include United via Newark (around 7 daily connections), Lufthansa via Zurich or Munich (about 4–6 daily), Air Canada via Toronto (4 daily), and Etihad via Abu Dhabi (4 daily). Other carriers like Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Air India, American, ITA Airways, and Emirates also offer connecting options, though less frequently. Per-carrier fare data is not available for 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Boston and Delhi?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Doha, Dubai, London, and Frankfurt. Doha and Dubai offer efficient transfers and broad connections across the Middle East and Asia, while London and Frankfurt provide numerous onward flights to Delhi. All these hubs allow for visa‑free transit for eligible nationalities, helping to keep total travel time competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?", "answer": "February to March and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and clear skies, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon humidity."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months with two blank pages, a valid Indian visa or e-Visa, and proof of onward or return travel. Carry a payment method for baggage and check if vaccination certificates are required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?", "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport is the sole commercial airport serving Delhi, located about 16 km southwest of the city centre. It handles all international and domestic flights for the region."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Logan Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Boston, the most popular and direct option is the MBTA's Blue Line subway, which connects to a free shuttle bus to the terminals. The Silver Line bus also provides a one-seat ride from South Station directly to the airport. For convenience, Logan Express shuttle buses depart from Back Bay and suburban locations, while taxis, ride‑shares, and driving with on‑airport parking are available at a higher cost.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport", "title": "Boston Logan International Airport | Massport", "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/", "title": "How to Get to Logan Airport | Massport", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/NE10001.html", "title": "Massachusetts. Boston-Logan International Airport (KBOS) Land & Hold Operations", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/assets/img/apple-touch-icon.png"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/NE17000.html", "title": "Massachusetts. 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The Aerocity hotels are a short shuttle ride from all terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-07-01T17:37:09Z"}, {"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/tr/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Indira Gandhi Uluslararası Havalimanı, Yeni Delhi yakınındaki oteller: all.accor.com ile rezervasyon yapın", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/id/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Hotel di dekat Bandara Internasional Indira Gandhi, NEW DELHI: pesan dengan all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/india/new-delhi/activities/new_delhi_airport_to_hotels_drop_private_transfers-X66OFJ", "title": "New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers", "time_published": "2026-02-25T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?", "answer": "Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) offers currency exchange and banking services, prayer rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange counters and ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas of Terminal 3 and Terminal 2, while prayer rooms are available in Terminal 3. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the terminal buildings for passenger use.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_1_IGI_Airport_metro_station", "title": "Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-18T09:52:43Z"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services", "title": "Airport Facilities and Services, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Boston and Delhi, so travelers connect through a hub. On the long intercontinental leg, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777 variants (including the 777-200LR and 777-200), and the Airbus A350-900, with the 787-9 appearing most frequently across several airlines. Other widebodies like the Airbus A330-300, A380-800, and A330-900 Neo also operate on this route depending on the connecting city. The exact aircraft varies by airline and day, but these twin-aisle jets are typical for the long-haul segment, and Wi‑Fi plus seatback entertainment are widely available on most of them.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "Star Alliance members United, Swiss, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Air India all offer one-stop connections from Boston to Delhi, while SkyTeam is represented by Air France and KLM, and oneworld by American Airlines. Etihad and Virgin Atlantic also operate on the route but do not belong to any of the three major global alliances.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "route_options", "article_lookup"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boston?", "answer": "At Boston Logan, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal A offers Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, and paid membership access with a bar and seasonal food. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Terminal B (accessible via Priority Pass) features a full-service bar and locally inspired dining. In Terminal E, the Air France Lounge accepts Priority Pass and provides complimentary drinks and light fare, while the Lufthansa Lounge (restricted to Lufthansa Group flights) offers premium food, a full bar, and direct boarding from the lounge.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international", "title": "Logan International Airport BOS Lounges - BOS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"}, {"url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/boston-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Boston Logan (BOS) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2024-07-17T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international/bos8-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge BOS AIRPORT Terminal E Boston MA Logan International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOS/lufthansa-lounge-terminal-e-DPm6RHJhaY", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/BOS/Lufthansa-Lounge-Terminal-E-DPm6RHJhaY/", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy often excludes checked luggage, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boston to Delhi?", "answer": "On flights from Boston to Delhi, you can expect Economy, Premium Economy on select airlines, and flat-bed Business class, with First class offered only occasionally."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by carrier and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while the cheapest economy fares usually do not."}}}}