Lounge Frog guide
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) vs El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 (787-9, 271 seats)
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats) has 285 seats and El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 (787-9, 271 seats) has 271.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Bed | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsFlagship Business | 30 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 21 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsPremium Economy | 21 | 9–11 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
American Airlines · Version 1, 285 seatsMain Cabin | 234 | 12–39 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.2 in | — | Every seat | Yes |
El Al Israel Airlines · 787-9, 271 seatsBusiness Class | 32 | 1–8 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | 79 in | — | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 787-9, 271 seatsPremium Class | 35 | 10–14 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 787-9, 271 seatsEconomy Class | 204 | 21–50 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (Version 1, 285 seats)
285 seats: 30 good, 31 mixed, 6 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–7, seats A and L (Flagship Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 13–14, seats A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K and L (Main Cabin): main Cabin Extra: about 35" of pitch and early boarding, sold as an upgrade from Main Cabin
Seats to avoid
- Row 23, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 39, seats D, E and H (Main Cabin): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 (787-9, 271 seats)
271 seats: 79 good, 35 mixed, 9 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7, seats D and G (Business Class): centre seat drawn in the middle, beside the other centre seat and away from the aisle: good for travelling together.
- Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8, seats A and K (Business Class): window seat drawn right against the window, with the side console between you and the aisle: the most private Business seats on El Al's map.
- Row 21, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): extra Space seat in a bulkhead row: the most legroom in Economy, per El Al, though bags go overhead for takeoff and landing.
- Rows 22–26, seats A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): eL AL Space seat, marked on the map: more legroom than standard Economy, per El Al.
Seats to avoid
- Row 48, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
- Row 50, seats D, F and G (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with the galley drawn right behind it: expect galley noise and light.