• STATUS
  • LOGISTICS
  • ARRIVAL
  • HUMAN

How to track live flight status with your AI

Connect United Airlines to your AI client once. After that, you can ask for flight updates, gate changes, or arrival times without opening a browser.

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Short answer

How can I track my United flight using AI?

Your AI uses United Airlines data to pull live flight details, terminal numbers, and baggage belt info directly into your chat. You'll get specific updates on gates and delays by simply asking for your flight number or status.

Where the data goes.

Real-time flight intelligence.

Your AI pulls live data from United to give you these specific outcomes.

STATUS

Live flight tracking

The AI checks current flight conditions. You get immediate updates on whether a flight is on time, delayed, or canceled.

LOGISTICS

Gate and terminal info

The AI identifies exactly where you need to be. It pulls the specific gate and terminal numbers for your departure or arrival.

ARRIVAL

Baggage and arrival details

The AI finds out which baggage belt your luggage will appear on. It also tracks arrival times for incoming flights.

HUMAN

Manual airline changes

The AI cannot change your ticket or rebook a flight. You still need to use the United app or a gate agent for booking changes.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for flight info.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and United's live flight database.

  1. Identify the flight

    The AI looks up specific flight details using your flight number or status request.

    get_flight_status

  2. Check arrivals

    The AI scans incoming flights to find your specific arrival time and terminal.

    get_arrivals

  3. Monitor departures

    The AI checks the departure board to see if your gate has changed or if the flight is delayed.

    get_departures

  4. Filter by status

    The AI can pull a list of all flights currently marked as delayed or canceled to help you plan.

    get_flights_by_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving once you've connected the MCP.

Starting points

These are examples. Swap out the flight numbers and airport codes with your actual travel details.

United Airlines Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — United Airlines capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "united-airlines-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the status of United flight UA245?

  • Which terminal and gate is flight UA1102 departing from?

  • Show me all United arrivals at SFO right now.

  • Which baggage belt will flight UA882 use when it arrives at ORD?

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Start here

Connect United Airlines once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your AI about your trip.

Connect United Airlines to your AI

FAQ

How the flight tracker behaves.

  • 01

    Can my AI rebook a canceled flight?

    No. The AI can only read flight status and logistics data. You must handle rebooking through United directly.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my baggage weight?

    No. The tools only provide baggage belt locations and flight arrival info, not individual luggage details.

  • 03

    Can I use this with any AI?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 04

    Is the flight data real-time?

    Yes, the AI pulls live data from United's current flight status and departure/arrival feeds.

  • 05

    Can the AI buy me a meal on the plane?

    No. The AI is limited to retrieving flight status, gates, terminals, and baggage information.

  • More questions about United Airlines? The Connector page answers them. See everything the United Airlines Connector can do

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