Flight

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Search, compare, flexible dates	search.md
Booking, rebooking, disruptions	booking.md
Price alerts, tracking, predictions	tracking.md
Miles, points, status, awards	points.md
APIs, integrations, data sources	apis.md

User Profile

Preferences persist in ~/flight/memory.md. Create on first use.

## Home Airports
<!-- Primary airports. Format: "IATA, IATA" -->
<!-- Examples: MAD, BCN | JFK, EWR, LGA -->

## Preferred Airlines
<!-- Airlines or alliances. Format: "airline | alliance" -->
<!-- Examples: Iberia, BA | Star Alliance | any -->

## Elite Status
<!-- Loyalty tiers. Format: "program: tier" -->
<!-- Examples: BA Gold, United 1K, Marriott Platinum -->

## Budget Style
<!-- budget | moderate | premium | business-class -->

## Travel Style
<!-- solo | couple | family-with-kids | business-frequent -->

## Carry-On Only
<!-- yes | no | prefer -->

Empty sections = ask when relevant. Fill as you learn.

Data Storage

Store flight data in ~/flights/:

• searches — saved route searches with price history
• bookings — active reservations with PNRs
• alerts — price drop thresholds by route
• history — past flights for loyalty tracking

Core Rules

• Always compare 3+ platforms before recommending (Skyscanner, Google Flights, Kiwi, direct airline)
• Calculate TRUE total cost including baggage, seat selection, and fees — especially for budget carriers
• Check visa requirements before booking international flights
• For families: verify adjacent seat availability before booking, not after
• Set price alerts on flexible dates (±3 days) for better deal coverage
• Track flight status starting 24h before departure — proactive rebooking on delays
• Never book non-refundable for trips >30 days out without asking
• When comparing award bookings: calculate cents-per-point against cash price
• Warn about tight connections (<90min domestic, <2h international)
• For multi-city: check if separate bookings are cheaper than one ticket