On departures heading east, passengers on the right side can see the winding Ohio River and the suburban landscapes of Allegheny County as the plane climbs.
While both sides offer interesting views, the right side is preferred for its high probability of showcasing the iconic Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan during the descent into O'Hare.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Pittsburgh skyline during departure and provides a prime perspective of the Appalachian ridges and the urban landscape of Tampa during the final approach.
The left side provides the superior angle for the iconic approach into Cancun, offering sweeping views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea and the vibrant Hotel Zone just before landing.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers distant views of the New York City skyline and a spectacular, close-up view of the Boston skyline and harbor during the final approach into Logan Airport.
While both sides offer views of the midwestern plains, the right side is superior for the arrival into Denver, providing a panoramic view of the Front Range of the Rockies, Longs Peak, and the downtown skyline during the typical approach.
While both sides offer mountain views at departure, the Right Side is superior for catching the vibrant turquoise waters of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos during the descent into the Caribbean.
The left side provides a superior scenic experience, offering views of the Pittsburgh skyline during departure, the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, and a spectacular coastal approach over the Atlantic Ocean and South Florida's beaches.
The left side (Port) is generally superior for transatlantic flights from the Northeastern US to Europe, offering better views of the rugged Newfoundland coastline and the iconic first landfall over the Emerald Isle and the historic Normandy coast.
The left side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline during the descent and provides a prime angle to see the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral when approaching Orlando from the north.
The left side offers a superior view of the Pittsburgh skyline and the three rivers confluence during takeoff, followed by expansive views of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Norman on the final descent into Charlotte.
While both sides offer diverse landscapes, the right side provides a superior view of the majestic Ohio and Mississippi river crossings and concludes with a breathtaking panorama of the Houston skyline and the massive energy infrastructure of the Gulf Coast.
The right side provides front-row seats to the major urban skylines of the Midwest and South, including Cincinnati and Louisville, along with the massive aquatic expanses of the Land Between the Lakes.