Lounge Frog guide
Air France Boeing 777-200ER (777-200, 328 seats) vs El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats)
Air France Boeing 777-200ER (777-200, 328 seats) has 328 seats and El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) has 279. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air France · 777-200, 328 seatsBusiness | 28 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
Air France · 777-200, 328 seatsPremium | 32 | 10–14 | 2-4-2 | Recliner |
Air France · 777-200, 328 seatsEconomy | 268 | 19–48 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, 279 seatsBusiness Class | 41 | 2–14 | 2-3-2 | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, 279 seatsEconomy Class | 238 | 21–58 | 3-3-3 | Recliner |
Air France Boeing 777-200ER (777-200, 328 seats)
328 seats: 64 good, 34 mixed, 16 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business): front row of Business at the window, with direct aisle access, ahead of the rest of the cabin.
- Rows 2–6, seats A and L (Business): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 19, seat A (Economy): first row of Economy at the window, sold as Economy Comfort.
- Rows 20–21 and 36, seats A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J, K and L (Economy): economy Comfort seat as Air France's map marks it: Air France gives these up to 10 cm (3.9 in) more space between rows and more recline
Seats to avoid
- Row 7, seats E and F (Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 31, seats A, C, E, F, G, H, J, K and L (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 31, seat B (Economy): last row of the front Economy section, against the lavatories: likely limited recline and a queue beside you.
- Row 48, seats E, G and H (Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats)
279 seats: 40 good, 27 mixed, 20 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 21, seats A, C, D, F, G, H 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 22–24, 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.
- Row 45, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): exit row on El Al's map and sold as an Extra Space seat: the most legroom in Economy. You must be 15 or over and able to help in an emergency.
Seats to avoid
- Rows 11–12 and 14, seat F (Business Class): middle seat of three in the centre block: a neighbour on each side and no direct aisle access.
- Row 12, seats C and H (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 12, seats D and G (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 34, seats A, C, D, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.