Departing passengers on the right side are treated to a view of the downtown Lansing skyline and the prominent Michigan State Capitol dome.
The left side offers a superior view of the southern Lake Michigan coastline, the Indiana Dunes, and an iconic perspective of the Chicago skyline and Navy Pier during the descent into O'Hare.
The left side is superior primarily for the approach into DCA, which often follows the Potomac River, offering world-class views of the National Mall and D.C. monuments.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic ridgelines of the Great Smoky Mountains and the winding St. Johns River during the approach.
The left side offers superior views of the Ohio River crossing, the Appalachian foothills, and iconic landmarks like Stone Mountain during the descent into Atlanta.
The Left Side offers the most iconic landmarks of the Mid-Michigan area immediately after takeoff, including the state capitol and the expansive Michigan State University campus, followed by distant views of the Detroit skyline during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the northern Lake Michigan coastline and typically provides a more direct panorama of the Minneapolis skyline during the final descent into MSP.