United Airlines Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Track live flight statuses and aviation route networks in real-time.
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Why people use United Airlines
United Airlines Flight Tracking and Aviation Data
This Connector changes the game by putting that data into your AI client. You just ask a question, and the agent pulls the gate, terminal, and status in one go. You get a single source of truth for all your United flight needs.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to United's aviation data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Managing hub delays
A travel agent needs to know which United flights are delayed at Chicago O'Hare.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking route availability
A passenger wants to know if United flies from San Francisco to London.
- Real-world use case 03
Fleet composition research
An aviation analyst needs to see what planes United owns.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete United Airlines capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with United Airlines.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through United Airlines.
- 01 Capability
Get aircraft fleet
Get the types and registration numbers for United's aircraft fleet. Use this to understand the fleet composition.
- 02 Capability
Get airline info
Fetch basic carrier metadata and airline codes for United Airlines. This is good for verifying carrier details.
- 03 Capability
Get airline routes
List all origin-destination airport pairs in the United network. Use this to see the full reach of their routes.
- 04 Capability
Get airport info
Retrieve names, locations, and timezones for specific airport codes. This helps verify airport details quickly.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through United Airlines.
- 05 Capability
Get arrivals
List all incoming flights at a specific airport with gates and status. Use this to track incoming aircraft.
- 06 Capability
Get departures
View all outgoing flights from a specific airport for a given date. This helps see all flights leaving a hub.
- 07 Capability
Get flight by number
Find the standard schedule and route for a specific United flight number. Use this to see typical routes.
- 08 Capability
Get flight history
Review past flight outcomes, delays, and on-time performance for a specific date. Good for auditing history.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through United Airlines.
- 09 Capability
Get flight status
Get the current gate, terminal, and status for a specific flight number. Use this for real-time updates.
- 10 Capability
Get flights by status
Filter all flights at an airport by status like delayed or cancelled. Use this to assess operational impacts.
- 11 Capability
Get future flights
Check planned departure or arrival information for a future date. Use this to plan upcoming travel.
- 12 Capability
Get route
Verify if United operates a direct route between two specific airports. Use this to check route availability.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask United Airlines to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use United Airlines from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it United Airlines, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable United Airlines for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the United Airlines URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable United Airlines in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"united-airlines": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using United Airlines
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using United Airlines, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"united-airlines": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using United Airlines
Ask Copilot: "Using United Airlines, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"united-airlines": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using United Airlines
Open Cascade and ask: "Using United Airlines, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"united-airlines": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using United Airlines
Ask Cline: "Using United Airlines, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add united-airlines --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_J30GSlGJN89dVzjcWPNqQukQd65yb8w2A5irskGn/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using United Airlines
Ask Claude: "Using United Airlines, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work United Airlines can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs to move past the refresh button cycle of flight tracking. It's for the travel coordinator managing dozens of passengers or the aviation nerd tracking fleet rotations.
Travel Coordinator
Manages complex itineraries and reacts to delays in real-time to keep clients informed.
Flight Operations Analyst
Monitors hub congestion and historical on-time patterns to optimize logistics.
Frequent Flyer
Quickly checks gate changes and baggage info while on the move to save time at the airport.
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Before you connect
Questions about United Airlines.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the United Airlines MCP to see gate changes?
Yes, you can ask your AI agent for the current gate and terminal for any specific United flight number. It pulls the live data so you don't have to check the app manually.
How does the United Airlines MCP help with flight delays?
You can ask the agent to list all delayed flights at a specific airport. It will show you flight numbers, destinations, and the length of the delay in one list.
Can I check historical flight data with the United Airlines MCP?
Yes, you can look up past flight outcomes for specific dates. This is great for checking if a certain route is consistently on time or frequently delayed.
Does the United Airlines MCP show me airport information?
It does. You can ask for details on any airport served by United, including its full name, location, timezone, and geographic coordinates.
Can I use the United Airlines MCP to see United's fleet?
Yes, the Connector can provide a breakdown of the aircraft types and registration numbers that make up the United Airlines fleet.
How do I find out if United flies a specific route with this Connector?
Just ask your agent if United flies between two cities. The Connector will check the route network and tell you if they operate it and if it's a direct flight.
Can I track a specific United Airlines flight in real-time?
Yes! Use the get_flight_status capability with the flight number (just the numeric part, e.g., "123" for UA123). You'll receive live status updates including departure/arrival times, gate, terminal, baggage belt, and whether the flight is scheduled, active, landed, delayed, or cancelled.
How can I see all United flights departing from a specific airport today?
Use the get_departures capability with the airport's IATA code (e.g., "SFO" for San Francisco, "EWR" for Newark). Optionally provide a date in YYYY-MM-DD format. This returns all United departures with flight numbers, destinations, times, gates, and current status.
Can I check if United Airlines operates a route between two specific airports?
Absolutely! Use the get_route capability with the origin and destination airport IATA codes (e.g., from_iata="SFO", to_iata="LHR"). It will tell you if United serves that route and provide route details including codeshare information.
Can I find all delayed or cancelled United flights at an airport?
Yes! Use the get_flights_by_status capability with the airport IATA code, set status to "delayed" or "cancelled", and specify "departure" or "arrival". This is invaluable for assessing operational disruptions and planning alternatives.
Can I review historical flight performance to check if a route is typically on-time?
Yes! Use the get_flight_history capability with the airport IATA code, a past date in YYYY-MM-DD format, and "departure" or "arrival" type. You'll see actual vs scheduled times, delays, and cancellations to analyze punctuality patterns.
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