flight

Quick Reference

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