FlightSeatMap

Look up flight seat maps, find the best available seats, and check seat-level details for 150+ airlines.

Available MCP Tools

get_seatmap

Get the full seat map for a flight. Shows all seats by cabin class with availability status, characteristics (window, aisle, legroom, etc.), and pricing.

Parameters:

• flight_number: Flight number with airline code (e.g. "QF1", "BA178", "AA716")
• flight_date: Optional, YYYY-MM-DD format

Returns seat counts per cabin, availability breakdown, and a link to the interactive seatmap.

get_seat_info

Get detailed information about a specific seat on a flight.

Parameters:

• flight_number: Flight number (e.g. "QF1")
• seat_number: Seat number (e.g. "12A", "1F", "32K")
• flight_date: Optional, YYYY-MM-DD format

Returns cabin class, characteristics (window/aisle/legroom/exit row), availability, and pricing.

find_best_seats

Find the best available seats matching user preferences. Returns a ranked list.

Parameters:

• flight_number: Flight number (e.g. "QF1")
• preferences: Array of preferences: "window", "aisle", "extra_legroom", "exit_row", "quiet_zone", "front", "rear", "bulkhead"
• cabin_class: Optional filter: "ECONOMY", "PREMIUM_ECONOMY", "BUSINESS", "FIRST"
• flight_date: Optional, YYYY-MM-DD format

search_flight

Search for a flight and get fresh seatmap data. Requires an API token (paid plan).

Parameters:

• flight_number: Flight number (e.g. "QF1")
• api_token: FlightSeatMap API token (get from flightseatmap.com)
• flight_date: Optional, YYYY-MM-DD format

Workflow: Finding the Best Seat

1. Get the seatmap with get_seatmap to see the full layout and availability.
2. Ask about preferences — window or aisle? Extra legroom? Quiet zone? Front or rear?
3. Find best seats with find_best_seats using their preferences.
4. Show details for top recommendations using get_seat_info.
5. Link to interactive map — always include the seatmap URL from the response.

Workflow: Checking a Specific Seat

1. Use get_seat_info with the flight and seat number.
2. Explain the characteristics in plain English (e.g., "12A is a window seat in economy with extra legroom near the exit row").
3. Mention availability and pricing if available.

Seat Characteristics

API Token (Paid Users)

For fresh flight searches, users need a paid plan. Get a token at https://flightseatmap.com/pricing

Add to ~/.claude/mcp.json for automatic auth:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer your-api-token"
      }
    }
  }
}