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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side will enjoy a direct view of the city of Basel and the Rhine River as the aircraft climbs away from the tri-national border area.
Passengers on the left side will enjoy a direct view of the city of Basel and the Rhine River as the aircraft climbs away from the tri-national border area.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Vosges Mountains immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the iconic Loire River and its world-famous châteaux as you approach Nantes.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic crossing of the English Channel with views of the White Cliffs of Dover and a better angle for spotting the London skyline during the transit north.
The right side provides a superior view of the Rhine River basin, the stunning fortifications of Luxembourg City, and the dense, rolling hills of the Ardennes forest.
The left side offers superior views of the Vosges Mountains immediately after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the Dutch coastline and the Port of Rotterdam during the descent into Schiphol.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dense Black Forest and the urban sprawl of the Rhine-Neckar region, culminating in a potentially iconic view of the Frankfurt skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers a stunning perspective of the Jura Mountains and, on clear days, the distant snow-capped Swiss Alps, providing more dramatic topographical contrast than the northern route.