Departing to the west, passengers on the right side enjoy sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the majestic peak of Mount Baldy.
The left side offers superior views of the high desert plateaus, the rugged Mogollon Rim in Arizona, and better lighting for photography on this eastbound route.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range and the lush transition into the Jalisco highlands, while avoiding the direct glare of the sun on southward-bound afternoon flights.