Lounge Frog guide
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-8 (787-8, 238 seats) vs United Airlines Boeing 787-8 (243 seats)
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-8 (787-8, 238 seats) has 238 seats and United Airlines Boeing 787-8 (243 seats) has 243.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Bed | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
El Al Israel Airlines · 787-8, 238 seatsBusiness Class | 20 | 1–5 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | 79 in | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 787-8, 238 seatsPremium Class | 35 | 10–14 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
El Al Israel Airlines · 787-8, 238 seatsEconomy Class | 183 | 21–46 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | — | — | — | — | — |
United Airlines · 243 seatsUnited Polaris business class | 28 | 1–7 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 20.5 in | — | 78 in | Yes |
United Airlines · 243 seatsUnited Premium Plus | 21 | 20–22 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | 6 in | — | Yes |
United Airlines · 243 seatsUnited Economy | 194 | 30–53 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.3 in | 3 in | — | Yes |
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-8 (787-8, 238 seats)
238 seats: 76 good, 23 mixed, 12 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 1, 3 and 5, 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.
- Rows 2 and 4, 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.
- Row 21, 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 22–27, 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.
Seats to avoid
- Row 29, seats D, F and G (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
- Row 44, seats A, B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with lavatories drawn right behind it: expect queues for the lavatory.
- Row 46, seats D, F and G (Economy Class): last seat in its block, with the galley drawn right behind it: expect galley noise and light.
United Airlines Boeing 787-8 (243 seats)
243 seats: 36 good, 25 mixed, 10 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–5 and 7, seats A and L (United Polaris business class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 6, seats A and L (United Polaris business class): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 31, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, J, K and L (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
- Rows 32–33, seats D, E and F (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
Seats to avoid
- Row 5, seats D and F (United Polaris business class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 51, seats J, K and L (United Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 52, seats B and C (United Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 53, seats D, E and F (United Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service