Passengers on the right side typically enjoy views of the iconic Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline during eastbound departures.
The right side offers a superior view of the Guadalajara urban area and the surrounding canyons during approach, along with sweeping vistas of the Mexican Altiplano.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Lake Michigan coastline, the downtown Milwaukee skyline, and the best vantage point for the approach into Green Bay.
The Left Side is slightly favored for this ultra-long-haul route as it provides the best vantage point for the Aurora Borealis over the Arctic and superior views of the diverse topographical transitions from the Siberian taiga into the mist-shrouded mountains of central China.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Chicago skyline and the Navy Pier upon departure, followed by a direct view of the Illinois State Capitol when approaching Springfield.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after takeoff, along with a superior angle of the Ohio River and downtown Louisville during the approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the striking textures of the South Dakota Badlands and the iconic profile of Devil's Tower, followed by the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Bridger Range on approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline upon departure and the sprawling urban landscape of Atlanta, ending with a view of the unique wetlands of North Florida.
The right side offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and breathtaking vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the final descent into Charlotte.
The Left Side is superior for catching the Northern Lights during the dark transatlantic crossing and provides a higher probability of viewing Greenland's southern ice fields and fjords.
The left side is superior for this transatlantic crossing, offering the best chance to witness the Aurora Borealis during the night and the stunning glaciers of Greenland at daybreak.
The right side offers the most iconic urban vistas, featuring the full Chicago skyline immediately after departure and a spectacular view of the New York City skyline and Long Island Sound during the descent into Westchester.
The right side offers superior views of Lake Michigan upon departure, the Wisconsin capital isthmus, the sprawling Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and the iconic glacial lake regions of Minnesota.