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AI-powered passenger rights

Never get stranded
at the gate again.

GateGuard monitors your flights, tells you exactly what you're owed when things go wrong, and sends the demand letter automatically.

No credit card needed Works on any airline US DOT + international rules
1.7M
Flights delayed or cancelled in 2024
$664
Max USD compensation per passenger
90%
Of passengers never claim what they're owed
Features
Everything you need
when things go sideways

GateGuard works silently in the background — until the moment you need it most.

Real-time monitoring

Get alerts before the airline even announces it. We watch your flights 24/7 using live FAA and flight data feeds.

AI disruption advisor

Instant plain-English advice on exactly what to do and what you're legally entitled to — powered by Claude AI.

Auto compensation claims

We file DOT and EU261 compensation claims on your behalf. You get paid — we take a small cut only if we win.

One-click demand letters

Legally-cited, pre-addressed demand letters generated and sent in seconds. No forms, no hold music.

Pricing
Start free, upgrade
when you need it

No surprises. Pay only for what you use.

Free
$0/mo

For occasional travelers who want basic coverage.

3 flight checks/month
AI advisor access
Know your rights guide
Most popular
Traveler
$4.99/mo

For frequent flyers who want full peace of mind.

Unlimited flight checks
Push notifications
Refund tracker
Rebooking suggestions
Pro
$12.99/mo

For road warriors who want full automation.

Everything in Traveler
Auto compensation filing
One-tap rebooking
Priority support
Built on the law
What the law
guarantees you

These aren't perks airlines offer — they're rules airlines have to follow. Most travelers simply never file.

US DOT · 2024

Cancelled or significantly delayed? Airlines must now issue automatic cash refunds — not vouchers, unless you choose one.

Automatic refund rule
US Department of Transportation
EU261 / UK261

Delays over 3 hours on covered flights entitle you to €250–€600 in compensation — on top of your ticket, not instead of it.

Delay compensation
EU Regulation 261/2004
14 CFR §250

Involuntarily bumped from an oversold flight? US law requires the airline to pay you up to $1,550 in cash, on the spot.

Denied boarding pay
US Code of Federal Regulations
Montreal Convention

Lost, damaged, or seriously delayed baggage carries airline liability of roughly $1,700–$3,800 per passenger on international trips.

Baggage liability
International treaty · 140+ countries

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Had a delay or cancellation in the last 12 months? You may still be owed — past flights count too.

Refund eligibility checker
Find out what you're owed — and send your demand letter in one flow
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Type your flight number below — we pull your airline, route, airports, and date automatically. No forms to fill in.

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What GateGuard watches
Delays
3+ hour delays can trigger refunds and EU cash compensation up to €600.
Cancellations
US DOT now requires automatic cash refunds — not vouchers — when you don't rebook.
Gate & schedule changes
Last-minute gate swaps and equipment changes, surfaced the moment they post.
Flight already disrupted?
Run the refund checker — takes about 60 seconds, past flights count too.
AI Flight Advisor
Ask anything about your flight rights, delays, refunds, or compensation
GateGuard AI
Online — powered by Claude
Hey! I'm your GateGuard AI advisor. I know US DOT rules, EU261, and international passenger rights inside and out. What's going on with your flight?
Flight cancelled
4-hour delay
Bumped from flight
Lost baggage
Voucher vs cash
DOT 2024 rule
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Privacy Policy

Last updated June 11, 2026

GateGuard ("we," "us") helps travelers understand and exercise their passenger rights. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it. The short version: we collect very little, we don't sell any of it, and everything we do collect exists to make the product work.

Information we collect

What we don't do

Service providers

We rely on a small number of providers to operate: hosting and content delivery (Vercel, Cloudflare), flight data providers, AI processing (Anthropic), and Google Workspace for email and waitlist storage. Each receives only the data needed to perform its function.

Email choices

Every email we send includes a way to opt out, or you can email us at hello@gateguard.app and we'll remove you promptly.

Data retention & your rights

We keep waitlist information until you ask us to delete it. You can request a copy or deletion of your data at any time by emailing hello@gateguard.app.

Changes

If this policy changes materially, we'll update the date above and note the change on this page.

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Terms of Service

Last updated June 11, 2026

By using GateGuard you agree to these terms. They're short — please read them.

What GateGuard is

GateGuard is an informational tool. It tracks flights, explains passenger-rights regulations (including US DOT rules, EU261, UK261, the Montreal Convention, and Canadian APPR), estimates compensation you may be entitled to, and generates demand letters you can send to airlines.

What GateGuard is not

Flight data & AI accuracy

Flight status comes from third-party data providers and can be delayed, incomplete, or wrong. Always confirm critical details with your airline. The AI advisor can make mistakes — verify important information before acting on it.

Acceptable use

Don't use GateGuard to submit false claims, misrepresent facts to an airline, abuse or overload the service, or violate any law. Generated letters represent statements you make — make sure they're accurate before sending.

Early access

GateGuard is in active development. Features may change, break, or be removed, and the service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GateGuard and its operators are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the service, including missed compensation, travel disruption costs, or reliance on flight data or AI output.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA.

Contact

Questions? Email hello@gateguard.app.

Know your rights
Your rights as a passenger.
Plain English. No legal jargon.

Airlines count on you not knowing what you're owed. GateGuard makes sure you always do. Select your region to see exactly what you're entitled to.

Flight cancelled
DOT 2024 AUTOMATIC REFUND RULE
You are owed
Full cash refund
To your original payment method — not a voucher
  • Refund processed within 7 business days (credit card)
  • Hotel accommodation if overnight stay required
  • Meal vouchers during the wait
  • Ground transport to/from hotel
  • You are NOT required to accept a voucher or miles
Significant delay
DOT 2024 SIGNIFICANT DELAY RULE
Triggers at
3hrs domestic · 6hrs international
Airline-caused delays only — not weather
  • Full cash refund if you choose not to travel
  • Meal vouchers for 3hr+ airline-caused delay
  • Hotel if delay causes overnight stay
  • Ground transport to/from hotel
  • Rebooking on next available flight at no charge
Involuntarily bumped
DOT 14 CFR PART 250
Cash compensation
Up to $1,550 cash
$775 under 2hr delay · $1,550 over 2hr delay
  • Cash or check — not a voucher
  • Full refund of original ticket
  • Applies even if you boarded voluntarily then denied
  • Does not apply if you volunteered to give up your seat
Tarmac delay
DOT TARMAC DELAY RULE
Legal limit
3hrs domestic · 4hrs international
Must offer deplaning option — fines up to $27,500/passenger
  • Right to deplane after time limit is reached
  • Food and water after 2hrs on tarmac
  • Working lavatories and medical attention must be available
  • File DOT complaint for violation — heavy fines apply
Lost or damaged baggage
DOT BAGGAGE LIABILITY · MONTREAL CONVENTION
Maximum liability
$3,800 domestic · $1,780 international
Per passenger — file within time limits
  • Report damage within 4 hours of arrival
  • Report lost bag within 21 days
  • Essential purchases reimbursable while bag is delayed
  • Keep all receipts — airlines must accept itemized claims
Voucher vs. cash refund
DOT 2024 RULE — KNOW YOUR CHOICE
The rule
You never have to accept a voucher
Cash to original payment method is always your right
  • Airlines must offer cash — not just travel credit
  • Vouchers that expire or have restrictions are not equivalent
  • You can accept rebooking AND still request a cash refund
  • Once you explicitly accept a voucher, it may be harder to reverse
Think you have a claim?
GateGuard checks your eligibility in under 60 seconds — no legal knowledge required.