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 offers a premier view of the Manhattan skyline during departure and the winding Mississippi River and St. Paul skyline upon arrival in the Twin Cities.
The Right Side offers a more dramatic geographical progression, featuring the Appalachian mountain range followed by the iconic descent over Lake Pontchartrain into New Orleans.
The left side of the aircraft offers premium views of the Manhattan skyline during departure from EWR, followed by the dramatic ridges of the Appalachian Mountains and the winding Susquehanna River.
The right side offers a superior chance of seeing the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb and provides better views of the rolling Flint Hills and the Mississippi River crossing.
The left side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline, the Jersey Shore, and the massive expanse of the Chesapeake Bay during the descent into Richmond.
The right side offers superior views of major American river systems, including the Ohio and the Mississippi, and provides a front-row seat to the distinctive oxbow lakes of the Mississippi floodplain during descent.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally preferred for this route because it offers extensive views of the Great Lakes shoreline and a superior perspective of Lake Mendota upon arrival in Madison.
The right side offers superior views of the distinctive Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations and provides better lighting conditions during afternoon flights by avoiding direct southern sun glare.
The right side offers the most iconic views, including a potential glimpse of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains and Texas Hill Country during the descent.
The left side offers the iconic Manhattan skyline views upon departure and typically avoids direct glare on westbound morning flights, providing clear views of the Appalachian ridges and the Ozark hills.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb out of Newark and a more direct view of the Ohio River and downtown Louisville upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Manhattan skyline during the initial ascent from EWR and provides better views of the Pocono Mountains and the Pittsburgh metropolitan area during the cruise phase.