seats.aero MCP server

What is seats.aero MCP server?

A TypeScript-based MCP server that acts as a bridge between the seats.aero API and any MCP‑compatible client (e.g., Claude desktop). It allows users to query award flight availability, bulk availability, and route data using natural language. Requires a seats.aero Pro membership for an API key.

How to use seats.aero MCP server?

Install dependencies with pnpm i, build with pnpm build, then start the server with pnpm start. Add the server’s configuration to your MCP client’s settings file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json), setting the SEATS_API_KEY environment variable to your seats.aero API key.

Key features of seats.aero MCP server

• get_flights – search flights using parameters from the seats.aero cached search endpoint.
• get_bulk_avail – retrieve large sets of availability objects from a specific mileage program.
• get_routes – fetch route objects for a given mileage program.

Use cases of seats.aero MCP server

• Search for available award flights on a specific route and date.
• Bulk‑query availability across an entire mileage program for analysis or trip planning.
• Explore all routes offered by a particular airline or alliance program.