Format & Methodology
(World Cup 2026 Tools)
These tools use typical 2026 planning assumptions to reduce missed-kickoff risk. Not live timetables.
This framework is designed for simplicity + missing timetables. (multipliers and fallback buffers). We assume normal conditions; not major incidents or transit strikes.
What these tools are / aren't:
They are ...
✓ Typical 2026 planning buffers
✓ Worst-case fly + airport penalties
✓ Quick-start workflows for match days
They are not...
❌ Live timetables or city-specific timing
❌ Set-it and forget it booking tools
❌ Up-to the minute news sources
Tool assumptions
Match-Day Buffer Tool
✓ Nearby can still mean 90+ minutes door-to-door
✓ Transfers that lack live timing, or cause missed checks
✓ High stress travel (queues, friction), inexperience or transit
Airport Transfer Penalty
✓ Sliding Halifax-Vancouver scale: 4.5h to 6h+ flying internally
✓ Total time: transfer, check times, security, padding for unknowns
✓ Multiplier by airport type + weekday vs late night
EU – NA Connection Risk
✓ 7% delay cutoffs for cities 4+ hours from JFK / EWR / BOS / YYZ / YUL / MIA
✓ Missed-fallback penalties + trends by airport and weekday
✓ Multiplier by connection type + delay high stress multiplier
1 Check EU – NA Connection Risk ➝ 2 Plan arrival time with the Jetlag Planner ➝ 3 Calculate Match Day Buffer (– Airport …)
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