From MDW?
Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 offers an unparalleled view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the descent into Newark, along with views of Lake Erie and the Appalachian ridges.
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 right side offers a superior perspective of the Mississippi River, the Ozark Mountains, and the striking transition from the Texas plains into the high-altitude volcanic landscapes of central Mexico, including the iconic Cerro del Cubilete during the final descent.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Grand Canyon and a more dramatic perspective of the Los Angeles basin during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline upon departure, followed by excellent views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains during the descent into North Carolina.
The right side typically offers a stunning panorama of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after takeoff from Midway, followed by sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the northern Flint Hills.
The Left Side offers the most dramatic views of the Chicago skyline upon departure, followed by scenic over-water transitions across Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. It also provides the best opportunity to spot Niagara Falls in the distance before descending into Rochester.
The right side offers a spectacular approach into Albuquerque with prime views of the Sandia Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo range, while also avoiding direct southern sun glare during the westbound flight.