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 right side is the clear winner, offering a world-class view of the Manhattan skyline immediately after takeoff from Newark and a perfect vantage point of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake during the descent into Ithaca.
While both sides offer distinct beauty, the Right Side provides a stunning gallery of major U.S. cities and diverse terrain. From the takeoff climb near Manhattan to the political heart of Washington D.C., and finally the winding rivers of the South, this side offers a higher density of recognizable landmarks compared to the mostly oceanic views of the left.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the iconic Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and follows the scenic New England coastline, finishing with a spectacular view of the Boston Harbor.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Manhattan skyline during departure, potential sightings of the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic, and the scenic entry into Europe over Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The left side offers the most dramatic views, including a potential sweep of the Manhattan skyline upon departure and the best positioning for viewing the Northern Lights during the overnight crossing.
The right side is preferred for its immediate view of the Manhattan skyline upon departure from Newark and its superior positioning for the red rock formations of the Utah canyons and the Las Vegas Strip on arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic approach into St. Thomas, featuring panoramic views of Charlotte Amalie harbor and the surrounding Caribbean islands during the descent.
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and follows the scenic Hudson River valley for nearly the entire duration of this short flight north.
The right side offers an unbeatable panorama of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and the most direct views of the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario during the descent.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning turquoise waters of the Bahamas archipelago and a scenic arrival along the emerald coastline of Jamaica's northern shore.
The right side offers the most dramatic views, including the iconic Manhattan skyline immediately after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the Great Lakes and the international border between the US and Canada.
The left side provides a superior sequence of landmarks, including the Manhattan skyline at takeoff, the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, and the breathtaking glaciers of Southern Greenland and the Norwegian fjords.