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 provides the most iconic views, starting with a direct look at the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline, followed by a superior view of the Philadelphia urban corridor and the Delaware River during the descent.
The left side offers the most iconic views including the Chicago skyline on departure, the stunning turquoise waters of the Great Bahama Bank, and a scenic approach along the Jamaican coastline.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the southern Michigan coastline and is generally preferred for spotting Niagara Falls during the final approach into Buffalo.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Chicago skyline at takeoff and provides the most direct view of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, during the final approach into Guadalajara.
The left side provides the most iconic views of both the Chicago skyline on departure and the turquoise Caribbean coastline upon arrival in Mexico.
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the Chicago lakefront upon departure and the winding Mississippi River valley during the descent into Minneapolis.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline at departure and the dramatic, folded ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during the final descent into Central Mexico.
The left side is generally superior for this route because it offers better views of the Chicago skyline on takeoff and a high probability of seeing Lake Tahoe during the descent into Sacramento.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the southern Rocky Mountains, the dramatic granite cliffs of the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, and the iconic Santa Catalina range during the descent into Tucson.
The left side is superior primarily for the departure out of Midway, offering an iconic view of the Chicago skyline and the southern curve of Lake Michigan. During the short flight, it also provides a clear view of the Indiana shoreline industrial hubs and the northern suburbs of Columbus upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior sequence of geographic landmarks, including the best vantage point for Niagara Falls, the iconic Finger Lakes region, and the Boston city skyline during standard landing patterns.
The left side offers a more scenic departure with potential views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, followed by the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania.