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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side can catch a glimpse of the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which houses the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Passengers on the right side can catch a glimpse of the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which houses the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay shortly after takeoff and the iconic New York City skyline, including the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan, during the final approach into Newark.
While both sides offer views of the Atlantic, the Right Side (Starboard) is superior for this route as it typically passes directly over the stunning turquoise shallows of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos islands.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, particularly during the approach into Mexico City where you can often spot the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes.
The Right Side is typically superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Atlantic coastline, the Jersey Shore, and the iconic final approach over Boston Harbor and its historic islands.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled vantage point for the vibrant turquoise waters of the Bahamas archipelago and the rugged mountains of eastern Cuba during the descent.
The left side is superior for this transatlantic route due to the high-latitude track which offers stunning views of Greenland's ice sheets, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, and the potential for Northern Lights during the night portion of the flight.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographic features of the high-latitude Great Circle route, including the Greenland ice sheet, the rugged Norwegian coast, and the best vantage point for the Aurora Borealis during night flights.
The left side provides the most dramatic aerial perspectives of the Atlantic coastline and the legendary turquoise coral reefs of the Bahamian archipelago.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic high-latitude scenery of the Arctic, the rugged mountains of Alaska, and the spectacular volcanic landscape of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Swiss Alps during the day and the stunning transition from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, including a view of the Jeddah coastline upon arrival.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views of the American West, including the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead, followed by a dramatic approach over the Los Angeles basin.
The left side offers an unparalleled urban panorama, featuring the major skylines of the Northeast Megalopolis and a stunning view of Manhattan on approach.