Departing passengers will enjoy views of the Idroscalo lake followed by the iconic Milan skyline and the distant Alps on the left side.
The left side offers an unparalleled sequence of views, starting with the immediate transition from the Po Valley into the heart of the Swiss Alps, followed by a series of major European lakes and a scenic approach over Northern Germany's maritime landscapes.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the highest Alpine peaks like the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa shortly after takeoff, followed by a potential view of the Paris skyline during the descent into Orly.
The right side is superior for this south-bound route as it tracks the Tyrrhenian coastline, offering rare aerial views of active volcanoes like Vesuvius and the Aeolian Islands.
The right side offers a superior view of the high peaks of the Central Alps and an unparalleled perspective of the London skyline and Canary Wharf during the steep descent into London City Airport.
The Right Side is significantly more scenic as it follows the Tyrrhenian coastline, providing front-row seats to the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the volcanic Aeolian Islands during the descent into Calabria.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic close-up view of Mont Blanc during the Alpine crossing and a breathtaking aerial tour of Central London landmarks like the London Eye and Big Ben on the standard approach into Heathrow.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the highest Alpine peaks, including Mont Blanc, and provides a much higher chance of seeing the Paris skyline and Eiffel Tower during the approach into CDG.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic sections of the Alps, including the jagged Dolomites and the High Tauern range.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the journey, including the departure over Milan's skyscrapers and the definitive aerial perspective of Mount Vesuvius and the dense urban tapestry of Naples during the standard approach from the sea.
The right side offers a spectacular journey along the Tyrrhenian coastline, featuring the Tuscan Archipelago, the Amalfi Coast, and an iconic approach past the Aeolian Islands toward the Strait of Messina and Mount Etna.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic western coastline of Corsica, the breathtaking white cliffs of Bonifacio, and a panoramic sweep of the Gulf of Cagliari during the final approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to Italy's most dramatic geological features, including the Apennine range and the massive volcanic peaks of Vesuvius and Etna.