Passengers departing to the east will enjoy views of the winding St. Joseph River and the expansive, historic campus of the University of Notre Dame.
The left side is superior for this route because it typically offers the iconic aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach, along with better lighting for viewing the red rock formations of southern Utah on westbound morning and midday flights.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, particularly during the descent into the Tampa Bay area, featuring the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the iconic white sands of Clearwater Beach.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Chicago metropolitan sprawl across Lake Michigan and a clearer look at the Mississippi River's bluffs upon entering Minnesota.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline and the sweeping coastline of Lake Michigan as the aircraft aligns for its final descent into O'Hare.
While both sides offer views of the American heartland, the right side is superior for the approach into Southwest Florida, offering glimpses of the Gulf Coast, Tampa Bay, and the coastal wetlands near Punta Gorda.
The right side offers superior views of the transition from the fertile Midwest to the high desert, including potential glimpses of the Chicago skyline, the crossing of major river systems, and the dramatic descent over the Mogollon Rim into the Phoenix basin.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the rolling Appalachian Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, as well as a great view of Lake Jesup during the final approach into Sanford.
The right side offers superior views of major metropolitan areas including Indianapolis and Nashville, along with prominent crossings of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.
The left side offers superior views of the Michigan landscape, including the urban centers of Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, and the iconic University of Michigan campus during the descent.