Kayak's new flight filter allows you to exclude aircraft models (reddit.com)

Article summary

Kayak has introduced a new flight filter that allows users to exclude specific aircraft models from their search results. The feature is likely to be useful for passengers who have concerns about certain aircraft types, such as the Boeing 737 MAX. However, some commenters note that airlines may still swap out planes at the last minute, which could affect the effectiveness of the filter. The feature's impact on airline operations and passenger behavior is uncertain.

Main themes

• aircraft model filtering
• airline operations
• passenger concerns
• flight safety
• air travel technology
• consumer choice

What commenters say

• Some passengers may still end up on a flight with an excluded aircraft model due to last-minute plane swaps by airlines.
• The new filter may be useful for passengers who want to avoid certain aircraft types, but it is not a guarantee.
• Airlines are unlikely to engage in deceptive practices, such as misrepresenting the aircraft type, to fill flights.
• The frequency of plane swaps by airlines is relatively rare, but can happen due to various reasons such as mechanical issues or scheduling conflicts.
• Passengers who want to avoid specific aircraft types can try to fly with airlines that do not operate those models.
• The effectiveness of the filter may be limited by the fact that airlines often have multiple aircraft types in their fleet and may swap them out for operational reasons.