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 right side of the aircraft typically offers a more dramatic crossing of the Great Smoky Mountains and superior views of the Charleston peninsula and Ashley River during the descent into CHS.
The left side offers an iconic departure view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline, followed by potential views of the Lake Erie coast and northern Ohio urban centers.
The left side provides a better angle for viewing the Chicago shoreline at takeoff and the northern Atlanta suburbs and Stone Mountain during arrival.
While both sides offer interesting views, the right side is preferred for its views of the Tennessee River Valley and the spectacular coastal approach into Tampa over the Gulf of Mexico.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline immediately after takeoff and a superior vantage point of the Ohio River valley upon arrival at Lunken Field.
The left side provides the most iconic views, starting with a potential vista of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan upon departure, followed by the dramatic descent over the Blue Ridge Escarpment into the Carolinas.
The left side offers a more iconic array of landmarks, including potential views of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the winding Lake of the Ozarks, complemented by the rolling greenery of the Ozark Plateau.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline upon departure, followed by better views of Indianapolis and the dramatic bend of the Ohio River during the descent into Louisville.
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Chicago skyline during departure and the dramatic curves of the Missouri River during the descent into Kansas City.
The right side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure from Midway and provides a more dramatic perspective of the Rocky Mountains and the Front Range when approaching Denver.
The left side offers a premier view of the iconic Chicago skyline shortly after departure, followed by sightings of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the winding Mississippi River.
The left side of the aircraft is generally superior for this route because it provides the best opportunity to see the iconic St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch during the approach into STL.