How to Use the United Airlines MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I check today's status using United Airlines and OpenAI Agents SDK?

Use getflightstatus to get the real-time operational details for a specific flight number. It provides the current gate, terminal, estimated time, and live status (scheduled, active, landed). This is the quickest way to check an incoming or outgoing United Airlines flight.

Q: Can I analyze past delays using United Airlines and OpenAI Agents SDK?

Absolutely. Running getflighthistory lets you pull actual performance data for a specific date, showing recorded delays or cancellations. You can analyze historical trends across any route served by United Airlines.

Q: What if I need to know the entire network reach of United Airlines and OpenAI Agents SDK?

The getairlineroutes tool lists every single origin-destination pair that United operates. It gives you a comprehensive view of their coverage, which is essential for understanding market scope beyond just major hubs.

Q: How do I find out if United Airlines flies to a specific airport using OpenAI Agents SDK?

First, run getairportinfo using the target IATA code. This verifies the location and details of that airport. Then, use getroute with both codes to confirm if United Airlines operates a route between them.

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Track Real-Time Status and Future Flights

Need to know where a flight is? Use `get_flight_status` or `get_arrivals` to check current operational status at any major airport. The agent gives you the gate, terminal, estimated time, and live status (active, delayed, etc.) for specific United Airlines flights. You can also look ahead with `get_future_flights`. This checks planned schedules for a date in the future, giving you flight numbers, times, and gates before you even book. It’s solid for trip planning.

Analyze Full Network Routes

Want to know if United Airlines flies between two specific cities? The `get_route` tool handles that by checking both IATA codes and telling you if it's a direct route or a codeshare. It’s better than just guessing. If you need a full picture of what United serves, `get_airline_routes` lists every origin-destination pair they operate, letting you analyze the entire network map at once.

Investigate Past Performance

Checking if that flight was late last month? Run `get_flight_history`. This pulls actual departure and arrival times, plus details on delays or cancellations for a specific past date. It's critical for performance reviews. For assets management, use `get_aircraft_fleet` to pull static data on the exact types of aircraft United Airlines uses across its whole fleet.

Setup guide

Set up United Airlines MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all United Airlines tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives United Airlines tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate United Airlines tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="United Airlines Agent",
            instructions="You have access to United Airlines tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about United Airlines MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Use `get_flight_status` to get the real-time operational details for a specific flight number. It provides the current gate, terminal, estimated time, and live status (scheduled, active, landed). This is the quickest way to check an incoming or outgoing United Airlines flight.

Absolutely. Running `get_flight_history` lets you pull actual performance data for a specific date, showing recorded delays or cancellations. You can analyze historical trends across any route served by United Airlines.

The `get_airline_routes` tool lists every single origin-destination pair that United operates. It gives you a comprehensive view of their coverage, which is essential for understanding market scope beyond just major hubs.

First, run `get_airport_info` using the target IATA code. This verifies the location and details of that airport. Then, use `get_route` with both codes to confirm if United Airlines operates a route between them.

The server touches real-time operational data, specifically the current flight status, which includes scheduled times, estimated times, gates, and terminal information for United Airlines flights.

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