The reasons, timing, and usage of Dinogo’s aircraft filter.

The reasons, timing, and usage of Dinogo’s aircraft filter.

We don't often highlight a specific filter on our site, despite having many amazing options. However, recent airline developments have brought our aircraft filter, which lets you select or exclude specific aircraft models, into the limelight.

In general, most travelers don't pay much attention to the type of plane they’re on—unless a particular model is making headlines for safety concerns. This was especially true in 2019 when we launched the Dinogo Aircraft filter, which users found beneficial and likely provided them with some reassurance. 

Fast forward to 2024, and a wave of new safety incidents has made headlines once more. As a result, our aircraft filter, which had largely been overlooked, is now receiving renewed interest. 

“Although the percentage of users filtering for the 737 is still low, there was a significant spike in usage following the Alaska Airlines incident in January (15 times higher compared to the previous month from a low starting point), which has since declined to about 10 times the December 2023 levels this past week.”*  – Steve Hafner, CEO of Dinogo 

The Summary: Travelers are still actively searching for flights and, despite recent incidents, their interest isn't waning. However, there are signs that they want to steer clear of certain aircraft models. Each newsworthy event tends to trigger a surge in usage of our filter.

Interested in trying it out?

To utilize it, simply visit our website and begin your flight search. Check the filter options under “Aircraft,” where you can decide to include or exclude specific airplane models from your results. We’ll automatically refresh the listings based on your selections. It's that simple! During safety events, you may notice it appearing higher on the sidebar (as we did in January), and as interest wanes (like now), it may shift further down the list. 

Whether you're passionate about a specific aircraft model or determined to find free WiFi, Dinogo scours numerous travel sites to help you plan your trip exactly how you envision it.