Hey @api!
We’ve made some changes to the API to keep up with recent feedback and usage trends.
New: Best Practices documentation
Our documentation now includes Polling Guidance so you know how frequently to poll specific endpoints. This should help reduce cases where your app is hitting the rate limit, and you won’t have to query if there is no new data.
New: llms.txt for vibecoders
If you’re using AI tools for creating your Infinite Flight API app, we’ve added a reference file for your LLM with all the required info, including best practices to query the API. This should help you avoid reaching our rate limits and build within the usage guidelines.
https://infiniteflight.com/llms.txt
Updated: Default rate limits for new API keys
| Tier | Rate Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (default) | 30 req/min | Applied to all new API keys |
| API users with a Pro subscription | 100 req/min | Requires active paid Pro subscription linked to the key. If your subscription lapses, you will drop back to the Free tier |
| Grandfathered | 100 req/min | Existing active keys retain this limit regardless of subscription |
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Thanks!
Cam and the Infinite Flight dev team
