Lounge Frog guide
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) vs United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (Version 1, 276 seats)
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (777-200ER, 279 seats) has 279 seats and United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (Version 1, 276 seats) has 276. Only the second has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Bed | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | — | — | — | — | — |
United Airlines · Version 1, 276 seatsUnited Polaris business class | 50 | 1–15 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 22 in | — | 78 in | Yes |
United Airlines · Version 1, 276 seatsUnited Premium Plus | 24 | 20–22 | 2-4-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 18.5 in | 6 in | — | Yes |
United Airlines · Version 1, 276 seatsUnited Economy | 202 | 30–53 | 3-4-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.05 in | 3 in | — | Yes |
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.
United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (Version 1, 276 seats)
276 seats: 56 good, 26 mixed, 12 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–7, 10–12 and 15, seats A and L (United Polaris business class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 31–32, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K and L (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
- Rows 33–34, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
- Row 41, seats D, E, F and G (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
Seats to avoid
- Row 8, seats D and G (United Polaris business class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 38, seats A and B (United Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 52, seats A, B, K and L (United Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 53, seats D, E, F and G (United Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service