Lounge Frog guide
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) vs El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, upgraded configuration, 299 seats)
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) has 279 seats and El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, upgraded configuration, 299 seats) has 299. Only the second has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, upgraded configuration, 299 seatsBusiness Class | 28 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | 79 in |
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, upgraded configuration, 299 seatsPremium Class | 32 | 10–13 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 777-200ER, upgraded configuration, 299 seatsEconomy Class | 239 | 21–48 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | — |
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.
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, upgraded configuration, 299 seats)
299 seats: 69 good, 30 mixed, 17 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7, 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.
- Rows 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.
- Row 22, 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 and 38–39, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): eL AL Space seat, marked on the map: more legroom than standard Economy, per El Al.
Seats to avoid
- Row 34, seats A, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
- Row 47, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with the galley drawn right behind it: expect galley noise and light.
- Row 47, seats H and K (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
- Row 48, seats A and C (Economy Class): marked limited recline on El Al's map, in the last row on this side of the cabin.