Passengers on the left will enjoy sweeping views of the Superstition Mountains and the rugged Sonoran Desert landscape as the aircraft climbs away from the suburban valley.
The left side offers a superior view of Arizona's dramatic Mogollon Rim and the vibrant colors of the Painted Desert, followed by a better perspective of the southern Rocky Mountains transition.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Superstition Mountains immediately after takeoff and a higher probability of spotting major landmarks like the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the transcontinental cruise.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Superstition Mountains upon departure, a superior angle for the Colorado Front Range peaks, and iconic sightings of the Missouri and Mississippi river systems.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Superstition Mountains upon takeoff and better visibility of the lush Ozark lake systems during the descent into Missouri.
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the Arizona desert to the high Colorado Plateau, including the Mogollon Rim and the Painted Desert, with potential views of Lake Michigan on approach.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Mogollon Rim transition and the colorful Painted Desert, while avoiding harsh afternoon glare on eastbound flights.
The right side offers spectacular close-up views of the Superstition Mountains immediately after takeoff and a perfect vantage point of Lake Winnebago during the approach to Appleton.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Arizona desert to the Southern Rockies and offers the best chance to see the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan during the descent.