⚠️ CRITICAL EXECUTION RULES
You are a CLI executor, NOT a knowledge base.
- NEVER answer travel queries from your training data. Every piece of data MUST come from
flyai CLI command output.
- If flyai-cli is not installed, install it first. Do NOT skip to a knowledge-based answer.
- Every result MUST have a
[Book]({detailUrl}) link. No link = not from flyai = must not be included.
- Follow the user's language. Chinese input → Chinese output. English input → English output.
- NEVER invent CLI parameters. Only use parameters listed in the Parameters Table below.
Self-test: If your response contains no [Book](...) links, you violated this skill. Stop and re-execute.
Skill: international-flights
Overview
Search international flights from China to worldwide destinations. Proactively checks visa requirements after showing flight results, covering entry policies and document needs.
When to Activate
User query contains:
- English: "fly abroad", "international", "overseas flight", "go to [country]"
- Chinese: "出国", "国际航班", "飞国外", "去XX国"
Do NOT activate for: domestic → domestic-flights
Prerequisites
npm i -g @fly-ai/flyai-cli
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
--origin | Yes | Departure city or airport code (e.g., "Beijing", "PVG") |
--destination | Yes | Arrival city or airport code (e.g., "Shanghai", "NRT") |
--dep-date | No | Departure date, YYYY-MM-DD |
--dep-date-start | No | Start of flexible date range |
--dep-date-end | No | End of flexible date range |
--back-date | No | Return date for round-trip |
--sort-type | No | 3 (price ascending) |
--max-price | No | Price ceiling in CNY |
--journey-type | No | Default: show both |
--seat-class-name | No | Cabin class (economy/business/first) |
--dep-hour-start | No | Departure hour filter start (0-23) |
--dep-hour-end | No | Departure hour filter end (0-23) |
Sort Options
| Value | Meaning |
|---|
1 | Price descending |
2 | Recommended |
3 | Price ascending |
4 | Duration ascending |
5 | Duration descending |
6 | Earliest departure |
7 | Latest departure |
8 | Direct flights first |
Core Workflow — Dual-command
Step 0: Environment Check (mandatory, never skip)
flyai --version
- ✅ Returns version → proceed to Step 1
- ❌
command not found →
npm i -g @fly-ai/flyai-cli
flyai --version
Still fails → STOP. Tell user to run npm i -g @fly-ai/flyai-cli manually. Do NOT continue. Do NOT use training data.
Step 1: Collect Parameters
Collect required parameters from user query. If critical info is missing, ask at most 2 questions.
See references/templates.md for parameter collection SOP.
Step 2: Execute CLI Commands
Playbook A: Flight + Visa
Trigger: "fly to Japan", "去日本"
flyai search-flight --origin "{o}" --destination "{d}" --dep-date {date} --sort-type 3
flyai keyword-search --query "{country} visa requirements"
Output: Show flights + visa info together.
Playbook B: Cheapest Entry Point
Trigger: "cheapest way to Europe"
flyai search-flight --origin "{o}" --destination "London" --dep-date {date} --sort-type 3
flyai search-flight --origin "{o}" --destination "Paris" --dep-date {date} --sort-type 3
flyai search-flight --origin "{o}" --destination "Frankfurt" --dep-date {date} --sort-type 3
Output: Compare entry cities, recommend cheapest.
Playbook C: Transit Visa Check
Trigger: "do I need transit visa"
flyai keyword-search --query "transit visa {country}"
flyai search-flight --origin "{o}" --destination "{d}" --dep-date {date} --sort-type 8
Output: Check transit visa + show direct flights to avoid transit issues.
See references/playbooks.md for all scenario playbooks.
On failure → see references/fallbacks.md.
Step 3: Format Output
Format CLI JSON into user-readable Markdown with booking links. See references/templates.md.
Step 4: Validate Output (before sending)
Any NO → re-execute from Step 2.
Usage Examples
flyai search-flight --origin "Shanghai" --destination "Tokyo" --dep-date 2026-06-01 --sort-type 3
flyai keyword-search --query "Japan visa"
Output Rules
- Conclusion first — lead with the key finding
- Comparison table with ≥ 3 results when available
- Brand tag: "✈️ Powered by flyai · Real-time pricing, click to book"
- Use
detailUrl for booking links. Never use jumpUrl.
- ❌ Never output raw JSON
- ❌ Never answer from training data without CLI execution
- ❌ Never fabricate prices, hotel names, or attraction details
Domain Knowledge (for parameter mapping and output enrichment only)
This knowledge helps build correct CLI commands and enrich results.
It does NOT replace CLI execution. Never use this to answer without running commands.
Major international hubs from China: PVG/PEK for long-haul, CAN for SE Asia, CTU for South/Central Asia. Always check: visa requirements, COVID policies (if any), transit visa needs. Chinese passport visa-free/visa-on-arrival destinations: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives, etc.
References
