Lounge Frog guide
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) vs Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (330 seats)
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) has 279 seats and Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (330 seats) has 330. Only the second has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | — | — | — |
Austrian Airlines · 330 seatsBusiness Class | 32 | 1–7 | 2-2-2 | Lie-flat bed | 44 in | — | Every seat |
Austrian Airlines · 330 seatsPremium Economy Class | 40 | 10–15 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 37 in | 19 in | Every seat |
Austrian Airlines · 330 seatsEconomy Class | 258 | 16–44 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 30 in | — | Every seat |
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.
Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (330 seats)
330 seats: 85 good, 25 mixed, 19 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Business Class): business Extra Space seat: a single seat at the window with more room, as Austrian marks it.
- Row 3, seat A (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 3, seat K (Business Class): business Extra Space seat on the right, a single window seat away from the galleys.
- Row 5, seats A and K (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Row 10, seat D (Premium Economy Class): first Premium Economy row: the aircraft page gives it only 28 in of pitch, against 37 in further back.
- Row 28, seats A, B, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 28, seat C (Economy Class): backs onto the mid-cabin lavatory: limited recline and queues.
- Row 29, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service