Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Boeing 777-200ER (777-200 with First, 237 seats) vs El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats)
British Airways Boeing 777-200ER (777-200 with First, 237 seats) has 237 seats and El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) has 279. Only the first has First. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
British Airways · 777-200 with First, 237 seatsFirst | 8 | 1–2 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · 777-200 with First, 237 seatsClub World | 49 | 5–17 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · 777-200 with First, 237 seatsWorld Traveller Plus | 40 | 20–24 | 2-4-2 | Recliner |
British Airways · 777-200 with First, 237 seatsWorld Traveller | 140 | 25–40 | 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 |
British Airways Boeing 777-200ER (777-200 with First, 237 seats)
237 seats: 48 good, 20 mixed, 13 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 2, seats A and K (First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 6–7 and 10–17, seats A and K (Club World): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 25, seats D, E, F and G (World Traveller): exit row on BA's map with open floor in front of the door: lots of legroom, though people pass through to the door and lavatories.
- Row 26, seat A (World Traveller): no seat in front: BA's map has no seat 25A, so there is more room for your legs.
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seat K (Club World): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 24, seats A, B, D, E, F, G, J and K (World Traveller Plus): last row of World Traveller Plus, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.
- Row 40, seats D, E, F and G (World Traveller): last row of World Traveller, with lavatories and galleys drawn right behind it: expect queues and galley noise.
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.