Passengers on the left side are treated to views of the downtown skyline and the sprawling urban landscape set against the backdrop of the Selkirk Mountains.
While the Left Side features Mount Rainier, the Right Side offers a more comprehensive view of the North Cascades, Lake Washington, and the iconic Seattle skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire' volcanoes of the Cascades, including Mount Hood, the Three Sisters, and a stunning view of Mount Shasta and Crater Lake.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the American West, including the rolling Palouse hills, the rugged Idaho wilderness, and a prime view of the Grand Canyon's main corridor.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America, and the jagged, snow-capped Wallowa Mountains of Oregon.
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the Sierra Nevada mountains, including the towering peaks of Yosemite and Mount Whitney, concluding with a scenic approach into the Los Angeles Basin.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic peaks of the Rockies, including the Grand Tetons and the dramatic entry into the Colorado Front Range.
The Left Side offers the most consistent mountain scenery, featuring the rolling Palouse at takeoff, distant views of the Tetons, and a dramatic close-up of the Wasatch Range during the final approach into Salt Lake City.
The Right Side is the preferred choice for a 'Volcano Tour,' offering the best proximity to Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens, along with a spectacular approach over the Columbia River toward Portland.
The left side is superior for this eastbound journey as it provides the best angles for the Cabinet Mountains and distant views of Glacier National Park, while importantly avoiding the harsh direct glare of the southern sun during daylight hours.
The left side provides the most dramatic views, featuring the deep Hells Canyon shortly after takeoff and the iconic approach over Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip before landing.