Can I book flights using this MCP server?

No, this server is for informational and tracking purposes only. It provides flight status, schedules, and airport info. Booking requires a separate commercial integration or using the AA website/app directly.

Which flights are supported?

This API supports American Airlines and American Eagle flights. It provides data for flights operated by AA, including code-share flights where AA is the marketing carrier.

How do I get an API key?

You can register for a free API key at the [American Airlines Developer Portal](https://developer.aa.com/). Once registered, create a new application to generate your key for testing and development.

American Airlines MCP Server for Cursor 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: American Airlines
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "american-airlines": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About American Airlines MCP Server

What you can do

Connect AI agents to the American Airlines API for real-time flight tracking and airport information:

Cursor's Agent mode turns American Airlines into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from American Airlines and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 3 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

Track Flight Status in real-time (On Time, Delayed, Cancelled) for any AA flight
View Flight Schedules between any two airports served by American Airlines
Get Airport Info including terminal layouts and available services
Plan Travel by comparing schedules and finding alternative flights

The American Airlines MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect American Airlines to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the American Airlines MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using American Airlines

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using American Airlines, help me...". 3 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the American Airlines MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with American Airlines through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

American Airlines + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the American Airlines MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

American Airlines MCP Tools for Cursor (3)

These 3 tools become available when you connect American Airlines to Cursor via MCP:

get_airport_info

Useful for checking terminal layouts or finding specific amenities at a hub airport. Get information about an airport served by American Airlines

get_flight_schedule

Returns flight numbers, departure/arrival times, aircraft types, and service classes. Use this to plan travel, find alternative flights if one is full, or compare schedule options. Get flight schedule between two airports on a specific date

get_flight_status

Use this to track your flight, check on a relative's arrival, or monitor delays. Requires flight number (e.g., 123 or AA123) and date (YYYY-MM-DD). Get real-time status of a specific American Airlines flight

Example Prompts for American Airlines in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with American Airlines immediately.

"Check the status of flight AA100 from JFK to LHR today"

"Show me all flights from Miami to Dallas tomorrow morning"

"What terminals are available at Chicago O'Hare (ORD)?"

Troubleshooting American Airlines MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting American Airlines to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

American Airlines + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating American Airlines MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.