How to Use the United Airlines MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check United Airlines flight status using Claude Code?

You execute getflightstatus with the flight number. The output immediately delivers the current gate, terminal, and operational status for that specific United flight.

Q: If I need to find out about general routes operated by United Airlines using Claude Code?

Use getroute, providing the two necessary airport IATA codes. This confirms if a direct route exists or if it's handled through a codeshare, giving you binary confirmation for your script.

Q: Can I gather historical flight data for United Airlines using Claude Code?

Yes. getflighthistory requires the date and type parameter ('departure' or 'arrival'). It returns structured records of actual outcomes, ideal for logging.

Q: How do I find all potential upcoming flights for United Airlines with Claude Code?

Use getfutureflights, specifying the future date and whether you want arrivals or departures. It returns flight numbers, times, and gates for planning purposes.

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MCP Server: Real-Time Status Checks

Need to know the status of a flight right now? You can pipe requests to `get_flight_status` using only the flight number. The output provides departure/arrival airports, estimated times, and the current operational state. It’s designed for scripting: check multiple flights in sequence or build automated monitoring hooks.

United Airlines MCP Server: Network Mapping

Mapping United's reach is simple. Use `get_airline_routes` to list all origin-destination pairs they operate. This static data lets you write scripts that validate network coverage across multiple codes. For airport lookups, rely on `get_airport_info`. Supply an IATA code and get the full geographical context (coordinates, timezone) needed for backend services.

Claude Code: Historical Performance Logging

For CI/CD pipelines, you need verifiable data. Running `get_flight_history` allows you to pull actual flight performance—delays and cancellations—for any past date. You specify 'departure' or 'arrival' type for clean output. This is perfect for running nightly reports that track operational reliability.

Setup guide

Set up United Airlines MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see united-airlines-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest United Airlines transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available United Airlines tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http united-airlines-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the United Airlines MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "united-airlines-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about United Airlines MCP in Claude Code

You execute `get_flight_status` with the flight number. The output immediately delivers the current gate, terminal, and operational status for that specific United flight.

Use `get_route`, providing the two necessary airport IATA codes. This confirms if a direct route exists or if it's handled through a codeshare, giving you binary confirmation for your script.

Yes. `get_flight_history` requires the date and type parameter ('departure' or 'arrival'). It returns structured records of actual outcomes, ideal for logging.

The server provides flight numbers, origin airports, scheduled times, gates, and current arrival status. You can filter this by date (YYYY-MM-DD) in your command line call.

Use `get_future_flights`, specifying the future date and whether you want arrivals or departures. It returns flight numbers, times, and gates for planning purposes.

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