Departing to the north provides excellent views of the downtown skyline and the Devon Energy Center on the right side of the aircraft.
The left side typically provides the most iconic views on this route, including the Oklahoma City skyline shortly after takeoff, the Dallas skyline during the cruise phase, and a frequently scenic approach over the northern parts of Houston into Hobby Airport.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Ozark Mountains and provides the most iconic perspective of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis during the final approach.
While both sides offer excellent views of the American South, the Right Side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Oklahoma City skyline during takeoff, the vast Okefenokee Swamp, and the unique lake-dotted landscape of Central Florida during the approach to Sanford.
The right side offers superior urban views, including the Oklahoma City skyline shortly after takeoff, the Des Moines metropolitan area mid-flight, and the spectacular Mississippi River and Twin Cities skylines during the descent.
The left side offers superior views of the Oklahoma landscape and a spectacular close-up perspective of the Dallas skyline and the Reunion Tower during the final descent into Dallas Love Field.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the St. Louis skyline, the Gateway Arch, and the scenic approach into Detroit featuring Lake Erie and the Detroit River.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman shortly after takeoff and the iconic Dallas skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the transition from the rolling plains of Oklahoma into the lush Piney Woods of East Texas, featuring major water bodies like Lake Texoma and Lake Livingston.