Passengers on the right will see the Chicago city grid and a sweeping view of the downtown skyline and Lake Michigan as the aircraft climbs away from the South Side.
The left side offers an unbeatable combination of the Chicago skyline at departure and the world-class approach into Toronto, flying directly alongside the CN Tower.
The right side offers a spectacular departure view of the Chicago skyline followed by a continuous scenic tour of the Michigan 'Gold Coast' shoreline and its famous lighthouses.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Pacific Northwest's iconic volcanic peaks, including Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, plus the dramatic scale of the Columbia River Gorge on final approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Great Plains to the Colorado Rockies, followed by the striking red rock formations of Utah and a direct view of the Las Vegas Strip on the standard arrival path.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, offering a spectacular close-up view of Mount Rainier during the descent and a high probability of seeing the Chicago skyline after departure.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the American West, the right side wins for the iconic, low-altitude approach into San Diego, providing an unparalleled view of the downtown skyline and Balboa Park.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Rockies and Sierras, the right side is generally superior due to more favorable lighting (avoiding the southern sun glare) and iconic views of Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco city skyline during the approach.
While both sides offer stunning views of the American West, the right side is generally superior for its perspective of the northern Rocky Mountains and a spectacular close-up of the San Gabriel Mountains during the descent into Ontario.
The left side offers a premier view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after departure, which is the visual highlight of this short regional hop.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range and a spectacular perspective of the Wasatch Range during the descent into Salt Lake City.
The left side is superior for this westbound journey, offering a prime view of the central Rocky Mountains, potential glimpses of Yosemite's high peaks, and a breathtaking panorama of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge during the final descent into Oakland.
The left side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and the stunning Atlantic coastline and turquoise waters during the approach into Fort Lauderdale.