Passengers on the left side can catch glimpses of the distant downtown Houston skyline and the sprawling urban landscape during the initial ascent.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Rocky Mountains, from the Colorado Front Range through the peaks of Montana and Alberta.
The right side offers a superior view of the Florida Keys, the stunning turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and the historic skyline of Old San Juan upon arrival.
The left side is legendary for the arrival into DCA, offering a front-row seat to the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, during the 'River Visual' approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the American West, including potential views of the Grand Canyon and the Sierra Nevada, concluding with the world-famous aerial approach over the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge.
While both sides offer stunning mountain vistas, the right side is superior for the iconic approach into PDX, providing unparalleled views of the Columbia River Gorge and the dramatic Cascade volcanoes like Mt. St. Helens.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic final approach into San Diego, featuring iconic views of Balboa Park and the downtown skyline, along with stunning desert geology across the Southwest.
The right side offers a superior view of the American West's most dramatic landmarks, including the Rocky Mountain foothills, the Grand Canyon, and the High Sierra.
The right side is the premier choice for mountain enthusiasts, offering a continuous gallery of the Rocky Mountains, high-altitude desert plateaus, and the volcanic giants of the Cascades.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range and a stunning panorama of Banderas Bay upon approach into Puerto Vallarta.
The right side is superior for this transpacific crossing, providing a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies, the northern face of Denali, and the spectacular volcanic arc of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The left side (facing North) is generally preferred for this transatlantic route because it provides the best chance to see the rugged coastline of Newfoundland, potential glimpses of Greenland's ice caps, and the best angle for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the night crossing.
The right side is superior for this trans-pacific route as it provides front-row seats to the Canadian Rockies, the Alaska Range, and the highest probability of viewing the Northern Lights during the polar segment of the journey.