How to Use the United Airlines MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check the current status of a United Airlines flight using Claude Desktop?

You use the getflightstatus tool. You just feed it the flight number (like 123) and get immediate details on its gate, terminal, and whether it's scheduled or active.

Q: Can I find out all routes United Airlines services using Claude Desktop?

Yep. The getairlineroutes tool lists every single origin-destination pair that United operates. It gives you the whole scope of their network, not just a few major hubs.

Q: What if I need to see historical performance data for United Airlines using Claude Desktop?

Use getflighthistory. You specify the date and whether you want arrival or departure data. This gives you actual outcomes like delays, cancellations, and on-time records.

Q: Does this MCP Server work for United Airlines departures at a future date using Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You use getfutureflights. Just give it the airport IATA code, whether you want arrivals or departures, and a specific future date (YYYY-MM-DD).

Track United Airlines flights, schedules, and fleet data instantly with Claude Desktop.

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Check Live Flight Status for United Airlines

Need to know where a flight is? Use `get_flight_status` to check the current status of any specific United Airlines flight number. It spits out details like departure/arrival airports, scheduled times, and if it's active or landed. You can also use `get_flights_by_status` to pull up a list of all flights at an airport that are delayed or cancelled. This is critical for figuring out the operational impact across United Airlines.

Map Out United Airlines Routes

Don't know if United flies between two cities? Run `get_route` and you get a direct answer, telling you if a route exists and how often it runs. This is better than guessing. Want the full picture of their reach? Call `get_airline_routes`. It gives you every single origin-destination airport pair that United Airlines operates. That's static data showing the total network.

Build a Complete Airport Profile

Getting basic info is easy with `get_airport_info`. Just feed it an IATA code, and you get the full name, city, country, and coordinates for any airport served by United Airlines. You don't need to look it up elsewhere. If you want current arrivals or departures at that location, use `get_arrivals` or `get_departures`. You can even filter those lists by a specific date (YYYY-MM-DD) to see exactly what’s coming or going.

Setup guide

Set up United Airlines MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The United Airlines MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the United Airlines MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under united-airlines-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about United Airlines MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `get_flight_status` tool. You just feed it the flight number (like 123) and get immediate details on its gate, terminal, and whether it's scheduled or active.

Yep. The `get_airline_routes` tool lists every single origin-destination pair that United operates. It gives you the whole scope of their network, not just a few major hubs.

Use `get_flight_history`. You specify the date and whether you want arrival or departure data. This gives you actual outcomes like delays, cancellations, and on-time records.

Absolutely. You use `get_future_flights`. Just give it the airport IATA code, whether you want arrivals or departures, and a specific future date (YYYY-MM-DD).

This MCP Server primarily touches flight status data. You can track scheduled times, estimated arrival/departure times, gate assignments, and the overall operational state of a specific United Airlines flight.

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