Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian coastline and the Tiber River delta as the aircraft climbs away from the coast.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the high Swiss Alps and the dramatic transition from the Mediterranean coastline to the North Sea polders.
The Left Side is favored primarily for the approach into Havana, which often provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the historic city center, the Malecón, and the Morro Castle before landing.
The right side offers the most dramatic geological transitions, featuring the volcanic peaks of the Ahaggar Mountains and the vast golden dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental, followed by a crossing of the Niger River.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Italian coastline and Sicily, followed by the most dramatic views of the Simien Mountains and the approach into the Ethiopian Highlands.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the highest peaks in the Apennines, including the majestic Gran Sasso, and spectacular views of the Conero Riviera upon descent.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the high Alps and the historic city layouts of Central Europe, with better lighting conditions on morning departures.
The left side is the preferred choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the volcanic Aeolian Islands, specifically the active crater of Stromboli, and a distant view of Mount Etna during the descent into Sicily.
The right side offers spectacular views of the North Atlantic's rugged geography, including potential sightings of Greenland's ice sheets and the dramatic coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Eternal City upon departure, the dramatic crossing of the Julian Alps, and a better angle for viewing the historic city of Krakow during the northern transit.
The left side offers a superior coastal panorama, featuring the Tuscan islands and the dramatic transition from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Ligurian coastline.
The left side offers a superior view as the flight crosses the Italian peninsula, providing a panoramic perspective of the Central Apennines and a stunning approach along the Adriatic coastline into the harbor of Brindisi.
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the Adriatic coastline and the rugged Balkan mountain ranges shortly after takeoff, followed by a scenic approach into the Ural region.