Passengers can enjoy expansive views of the Columbia River, the Cable Bridge, and the verdant agricultural circles that characterize the Mid-Columbia region.
The left side provides a world-class view of the Cascade Volcanoes, specifically a dramatic close-up of Mount Rainier that is often the highlight of the flight.
The right side offers a spectacular lineup of three major Cascades volcanoesβAdams, St. Helens, and Rainierβalong with the dramatic basalt cliffs of the northern Columbia River Gorge.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Cascade Range, including the massive Mount Shasta, and typically provides the iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the most iconic geography of the Mountain West, including the deep scars of Hells Canyon, the dense forests of the Blue Mountains, and a front-row seat to the snow-capped Front Range peaks of the Colorado Rockies.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the high deserts of Oregon into the rugged Wasatch Range and the iconic red rock canyons of northern Arizona.
While both sides offer rugged western terrain, the Right Side provides a superior vantage point for the spectacular descent over the Great Salt Lake and the dramatic color shifts of the high desert.
The left side is superior for this eastbound journey because it offers consistent lighting away from the sun's glare and spectacular views of the Palouse, northern Montana wilderness, and the stunning lake-dotted descent into Minnesota.
The left side offers superior proximity to the dramatic Ruby Mountains and a more scenic approach over Lake Mead and the Valley of Fire before entering the Las Vegas basin.