Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the dense urban landscape of Jersey City during the initial climb.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the trip, including the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb and a high-probability view of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis upon final approach.
The left side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with potential glimpses of the Manhattan skyline upon departure, followed by the vibrant reef systems of the Turks and Caicos and the lush peaks of the British Virgin Islands during the final descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vast expanse of the Great Lakes and a premier view of the Canadian Rockies and the North Shore Mountains during arrival.
While the left side provides views of Manhattan at departure, the right side is the clear winner for the arrival into Switzerland, offering spectacular vistas of the Swiss Alps and Lake Zurich during the final descent.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers a more consistent view of the Manhattan skyline upon departure and the most dramatic sections of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, including Longs Peak, during arrival.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the New York City skyline upon departure and the dramatic Picos de Europa and Guadarrama mountain ranges when entering Spanish airspace.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged coastline of Newfoundland and the potential for a spectacular Aurora Borealis display over the North Atlantic, finishing with a classic view of the Irish coast.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff from EWR and offers better positioning to see the street grids of Indianapolis and the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the journey west.
The right side typically offers more iconic urban landmarks, including a clear view of the Manhattan skyline upon departure from Newark and the famous Golden Triangle confluence in Pittsburgh during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the U.S. East Coast barrier islands and the stunning turquoise waters of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos during the mid-flight transition to the Caribbean.
The left side offers a higher probability of viewing the Aurora Borealis during the night crossing and spectacular views of the NYC skyline on departure and the Welsh mountains on arrival.
The left side provides a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and the most direct views of Nashville and the Mississippi River.