How to Use the United Airlines MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Q: How do I check the current status of a specific United Airlines flight using the Vercel AI SDK?

Use getflightstatus. You pass only the flight number (e.g., 123). It gives you real-time details like gate, terminal, and whether the plane is active or landed.

Q: What data does United Airlines' fleet composition information provide using the Vercel AI SDK?

The getaircraftfleet tool provides static data on what types of aircraft are in operation. You get the model type and registration numbers, letting you understand their physical assets.

Q: Can I check future United Airlines arrivals at an airport using the Vercel AI SDK?

Yes, use getfutureflights. Specify the IATA code for the arrival airport and a future date (YYYY-MM-DD). This returns planned flight numbers and scheduled times.

Q: If United Airlines has delayed flights, how do I find them using the Vercel AI SDK?

Use getflightsbystatus. You input the airport's IATA code, set 'delayed' as the status, and specify if you are checking arrivals or departures. This finds all disrupted flights quickly.

Q: What kind of data does the United Airlines MCP Server provide regarding airport details?

The getairportinfo tool returns critical metadata for an airport, including its full name, city, country, geographic coordinates, and timezone. You just need the IATA code to run this.

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Check United Airlines flight status in real time.

Need to know where a specific United Airlines flight is? Use `get_flight_status` first. You pass just the flight number (like 123), and it returns everything: estimated times, gate, terminal, and current status—scheduled or landed. This tool gives immediate updates on any single United Airlines journey. If you want to see all flights at an airport with a particular issue, `get_flights_by_status` works too. You just specify the IATA code, the desired status (delayed/cancelled), and if it's arrivals or departures.

Analyze historical United Airlines flight performance.

Don't trust a single day's news. Use `get_flight_history` to analyze past performance for any specific date (YYYY-MM-DD). It pulls actual arrival/departure times, plus whether the flight was delayed or cancelled. Want to check out a common route? `get_route` verifies if United flies between two airports and tells you about direct routes or codeshares. Pair this with `get_airport_info`—just provide an IATA code—to get location data for both ends of the trip.

Map out United Airlines' full network reach.

Figure out if United serves a route you haven't checked before. `get_airline_routes` lists every origin-destination pair they operate—it’s static data, not live schedules. If you need specific details about an airport along the way, use `get_airport_info`. It gives you name, coordinates, timezone, and more. For a deep dive into their equipment, run `get_aircraft_fleet`. This shows exactly what types of planes United operates across its entire fleet. It’s useful for understanding capacity without needing live tracking.

Setup guide

Set up United Airlines MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
ai + @modelcontextprotocol/sdk packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies

Run npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdk plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Create the Streamable HTTP transport

Use StreamableHTTPClientTransport with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and use tools

Call mcpClient.tools() to auto-discover all United Airlines tools. Pass them directly to generateText() or streamText() — no manual schema definitions needed.
4

Works with any model provider

Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.

index.ts

import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
  new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);

const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools,
  prompt: "List recent United Airlines transactions",
});

console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();

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Common questions about United Airlines MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Use `get_flight_status`. You pass only the flight number (e.g., 123). It gives you real-time details like gate, terminal, and whether the plane is active or landed.

The `get_aircraft_fleet` tool provides static data on what types of aircraft are in operation. You get the model type and registration numbers, letting you understand their physical assets.

Yes, use `get_future_flights`. Specify the IATA code for the arrival airport and a future date (YYYY-MM-DD). This returns planned flight numbers and scheduled times.

Use `get_flights_by_status`. You input the airport's IATA code, set 'delayed' as the status, and specify if you are checking arrivals or departures. This finds all disrupted flights quickly.

The `get_airport_info` tool returns critical metadata for an airport, including its full name, city, country, geographic coordinates, and timezone. You just need the IATA code to run this.

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