How to Use the United Airlines MCP in Windsurf

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

Just run getflightstatus and give it the flight number. It immediately tells you if that specific United flight is scheduled, active, or already landed at its current gate.

Q: If I need to analyze past delays for United Airlines flights with Windsurf?

Use getflighthistory. You'll provide a past date and specify if you want arrival or departure data. This gives you the raw performance numbers, not just a summary.

Q: Can I check if United Airlines flies between two cities using Windsurf?

Yes, use getroute. You provide both airport IATA codes, and it confirms whether that direct route exists or if there's a codeshare arrangement.

Q: What data does the MCP Server touch when checking United Airlines arrivals?

When you check arrivals using getarrivals, the server handles flight numbers, origin airports, scheduled times, gates, and current arrival status for that day.

Q: How do I find general airport details for a location with United Airlines and Windsurf?

Use getairportinfo. You only need the three-letter IATA code, and it returns the full name, city, country, coordinates, and timezone.

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United Airlines MCP Server: Dynamic Flight Status Lookups

Need to know where a flight is right now? Use `get_flight_status` to check the current status of any United flight by its number. This tool returns everything you need—the gate, terminal, estimated time, and if it's scheduled or landed. It’s perfect for building full operational dashboards. You can also use `get_arrivals` or `get_departures` to see the whole picture at a specific airport on any given day.

Analyzing United Airlines Routes and Fleet

When you need context, check out how far United flies. Calling `get_airline_routes` lists every origin-destination pair they serve—it’s the full map of their network. Plus, `get_aircraft_fleet` tells you exactly what kind of planes are running the show. These tools give static data that's critical for planning or auditing route coverage without needing real-time flight availability.

MCP Server: Historical Flight Performance Review

Don’t just look at today; check out what happened last month. The `get_flight_history` tool pulls actual departure and arrival times, plus any delays or cancellations for a past date. You can run this for either 'departure' or 'arrival' type. This helps you analyze on-time performance over time, something standard booking tools usually skip.

Setup guide

Set up United Airlines MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my United Airlines payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the United Airlines tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Just run `get_flight_status` and give it the flight number. It immediately tells you if that specific United flight is scheduled, active, or already landed at its current gate.

Use `get_flight_history`. You'll provide a past date and specify if you want arrival or departure data. This gives you the raw performance numbers, not just a summary.

Yes, use `get_route`. You provide both airport IATA codes, and it confirms whether that direct route exists or if there's a codeshare arrangement.

When you check arrivals using `get_arrivals`, the server handles flight numbers, origin airports, scheduled times, gates, and current arrival status for that day.

Use `get_airport_info`. You only need the three-letter IATA code, and it returns the full name, city, country, coordinates, and timezone.

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