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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.

Passengers on the right side can enjoy views of the sprawling airport terminal complex followed by a distant panorama of the Detroit skyline and Lake Erie.

DTW โ†’ ILG
Detroit to Wilmington
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The left side offers a superior view of the Philadelphia skyline and the broad Delaware River during the final descent, alongside iconic views of the Detroit skyline during takeoff.

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DTW โ†’ MDT
Detroit to Harrisburg
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The right side offers superior views of the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains and a prime view of the Susquehanna River and Three Mile Island upon arrival.

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DTW โ†’ EVV
Detroit to Evansville
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The left side provides a scenic vantage point of the Detroit River and Lake Erie coastline immediately after takeoff, followed by clear views of Cincinnati and the rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass region.

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DTW โ†’ CLE
Detroit to Cleveland
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The right side offers the most consistent land-based scenery, including the iconic Cedar Point skyline and the picturesque Lake Erie islands along the Ohio coastline.

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DTW โ†’ DSM
Detroit to Des Moines
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The left side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline as you bypass the city to the south or north, along with a better perspective of the Mississippi River crossing and the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

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DTW โ†’ CRW
Detroit to Charleston
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The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Lake Erie shoreline during departure and the most dramatic views of the rising Appalachian ridges during the descent into Charleston.

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DTW โ†’ CID
Detroit to Cedar Rapids
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The right side is generally preferred for its iconic view of the Chicago skyline while crossing Lake Michigan and a better angle of the Mississippi River's industrial locks.

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DTW โ†’ FWA
Detroit to Fort Wayne
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The left side provides superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline, the Maumee Bay, and the urban layout of Toledo during the descent phase of this short hop.

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DTW โ†’ ATW
Detroit to Appleton
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The Right Side offers a superior vantage point for the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, the beautiful dunes of the Lake Michigan eastern shoreline, and a panoramic view of Lake Winnebago upon arrival into Appleton.

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DTW โ†’ MSN
Detroit to Madison
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The left side provides superior views of the University of Michigan, the Milwaukee skyline across Lake Michigan, and the iconic Madison isthmus and State Capitol during the final approach.

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DTW โ†’ CAK
Detroit to Akron
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The left side offers superior views of the Lake Erie expanse, the distant Cleveland skyline, and the transition from the Great Lakes to the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio.

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DTW โ†’ AUS
Detroit to Austin
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The right side offers a superior view of the St. Louis skyline and the iconic Gateway Arch, followed by the rugged terrain of the Texas Hill Country and the Austin skyline during the final descent.

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