{"response": {"Key": "DEL-BOS", "orig": {"code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "BOS", "type": "airport", "city": "Boston", "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts", "airport": "Logan Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Boston?", "answer": "From Boston Logan, the Silver Line bus offers a free direct ride to South Station, connecting to the Red Line for downtown access. The Blue Line subway is also available via a short shuttle to Airport Station, providing a quick link to the city center. Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and car rentals are readily available, with ride‑share apps being the most popular choice for door‑to‑door convenience. Water taxis and ferries provide a scenic alternative to downtown, while the Logan Express bus serves suburban locations. The Silver Line is the fastest mass transit option, but ride‑sharing is the most used overall.", "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. Prototype Runway Status Lights (RWSL) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express", "title": "Logan Express", "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Delhi to Boston are September, August, and October, with average fares around $850, $888, and $918 respectively. The most expensive month is December, averaging $1,246, followed by March and June both near $1,088.", "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "For the best fares on flights from Delhi to Boston, aim to book 9–12 weeks ahead, when prices average around $981. This window shifts earlier for summer and holiday travel — booking 12–16 weeks in advance is advisable to avoid steep last-minute 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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "Overnight red-eye flights from Delhi to Boston are available as one-stop connections. Air Canada operates a red-eye leg from Delhi to Toronto departing at 22:50 and arriving at 05:30, where you connect onward to Boston; United also offers a red-eye from Delhi to Newark departing at 23:35 and arriving at 06:20, with a connection to Boston. Both arrivals land in the early hours local time.", "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 Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Delhi to Boston. Common one-stop routings include Air Canada via Toronto (about 9 daily connections), Lufthansa via Munich, Swiss via Zurich, Air France via Paris, and Emirates via Dubai. United also offers a connection via Newark, while KLM, Etihad, Japan Airlines, and ITA Airways each appear with a daily or near-daily option. Specific per-carrier median fares aren't available for these indirect patterns, but the variety of carriers provides multiple one-stop choices across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.", "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 Delhi and Boston?", "answer": "Common layover hubs include Dubai, Doha, London, and Frankfurt. Dubai and Doha offer efficient single-terminal transfers and broad global networks. London and Frankfurt provide extensive onward connections to Boston and often have competitive total journey times."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Boston?", "answer": "May 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 Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, 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 Boston?", "answer": "Boston Logan International Airport is the only major commercial airport serving the city, located just across the harbor from downtown with easy access via public transit, water taxi, or road."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Indira Gandhi Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Delhi, the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line is the fastest and most popular way to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport, taking about 20 minutes from New Delhi Railway Station. Air-conditioned DTC buses and private shuttle services also connect major city points to the terminals at lower cost but with longer travel times due to traffic. Taxis and ride‑share services like Uber and Ola offer door‑to‑door convenience, while driving yourself is possible with both short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport, though parking fees apply.", "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"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Boston airport?", "answer": "Boston Logan Airport has an on-site hotel, the Hilton Boston Logan Airport, which is directly connected to Terminals A and E via enclosed walkways, so no shuttle is needed. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but many nearby hotels offer free shuttle service, including the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor and the Four Points by Sheraton Boston Logan Airport Revere.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/boston-logan-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Boston Logan Airport Guide (BOS) - 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": "2018-08-03T10:09:32Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-boston-logan-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Boston Logan – 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": "2026-07-09T17:56:28Z"}, {"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": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/massachusetts/boston/activities/departure_private_transfer_boston_to_boston_airport_bos-XLO2R8?property=BOSWI", "title": "Departure Private Transfer Boston to Boston Airport BOS", "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/boslf-four-points-boston-logan-airport-revere/overview/?scid=cf432f1f-54d2-411a-89ce-225188630324", "title": "Boston Logan Airport Hotels | Four Points by Sheraton Boston Logan Airport", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://massport.com/logan", "title": "Boston Logan International Airport | Massport", "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Logan Intl Airport?", "answer": "Boston Logan International Airport offers free upgraded Wi-Fi in all terminals, accessible by joining the 'BOSWifi' network and accepting the terms of service. A non-denominational chapel, Our Lady of the Airways, is located pre-security on the Arrivals level in Terminal C. Information on currency exchange offices is not available in the current data.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport/at-the-airport", "title": "Explore Boston Logan International Airport | Massport", "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport/at-the-airport/passenger-services", "title": "Airport Information-Boston Logan International Airport | Massport", "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_International_Airport", "title": "Logan International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-22T06:32:33Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20International%20Airport", "title": "Logan International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-22T19:25:41Z"}, {"url": "https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/environmental_documents/bos", "title": "Airport Environmental Documents – General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, MA | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2002-08-02T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Delhi and Boston, so all flights connect. On the long transatlantic or Middle Eastern leg, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 777-300ER (via Toronto, Paris, or Dubai) and the Boeing 787-9 (via Newark, Abu Dhabi, or Tokyo), with the Airbus A330-300 and A380-800 also appearing on some routings. The shorter connecting leg typically uses narrow-body or smaller wide-body types such as the Airbus A220, A320 family, Embraer 175, or Boeing 737 MAX 8, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul aircraft, but specifics depend on the carrier and configuration.", "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 Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld all serve the Delhi to Boston route via connections, with member airlines such as Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air France (SkyTeam), and Japan Airlines (oneworld). Emirates and Etihad, which belong to no alliance, also operate one-stop itineraries on the 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. 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. 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_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "route_aircraft"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Delhi?", "answer": "At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the primary lounge options are the Encalm Lounges found in Terminals 1D, 2, and 3, plus a Domestic Lounge in Terminal 3 accessible via Priority Pass; Terminal 3 also houses an arrivals Encalm Lounge. A Centurion Lounge is listed for Terminal 1D, though confirm its current status before relying on it. These lounges generally accept eligible business class passengers, elite status holders, and day-pass purchasers, with features like Wi‑Fi, flight monitors, and sometimes complimentary shoe shines. Most operate around the clock, but access is often capped at two hours and subject to space availability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex IN", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/indira-gandhi-international", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL Lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/new-delhi-indira-gandhi-international", "title": "New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl DEL lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEL/Domestic-Lounge-Terminal-3-Domestic-xR0EFjQGOr/", "title": "Domestic Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and often exclude a free checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag. A carry-on bag and personal item are usually included on all fares."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Delhi to Boston?", "answer": "Flights from Delhi to Boston typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on some airlines, while First class is rare."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares rarely permit it."}}}}