lastminute.com launches MCP server for flights as first step in AI roadmap

Infrastructure roll out will kick-start a multi-year transformation

European OTA lastminute.com has launched its first Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for flights. 

Built entirely in-house, the MCP Server provides secure, structured, API-level access for LLMs, such as Claude, to lastminute.com’s flight inventory.

The company is one of the first few in the industry to shout about the new roll out which sees it own direct control over how AI interacts with its data. 

It's said to be the first step of a multi-year AI infrastructure roadmap, which will see the company build a series of systems, including servers for hotels and dynamic packaging.

A "foundational layer" that supports the group’s three-year strategic plan which includes AI, alongside scalability, as core enabler for its four strategic pillars.

The Flight MCP Server is the first of a structured sequence of deployments, as owning the underlying data infrastructure is a deliberate step in the Group’s evolution. 

"This infrastructure-first approach is designed to scale across brands and geographies, reinforcing lastminute.com’s position as a long-term AI-native travel platform.  

Alessandro Petazzi, CEO of lastminute.com, said: “This announcement is a direct and tangible result of our multi-year AI roadmap execution and demonstrates our commitment to investing in foundational infrastructure. 

"The era of 'agentic' travel is upon us and we believe AI will fundamentally reshape how people plan and book travel. 

"Making our core data accessible to AI models in a secure, structured way, will enable a more tailored service for customers.” 

He added: “There’s significant debate and noise about how AI will impact OTAs. Our response is deliberate: we’re treating AI as a strategic asset to improve both customer experience and our own operational efficiency. 

"Ultimately, we believe long-term OTA relevance in an AI-native landscape depends on building platforms that are inherently AI-friendly, and the news we're communicating today represents a clear step in that direction.” 

It's already live and listed on the Anthropic Marketplace, where developers can begin experimentation.