Passengers on the left side often enjoy sweeping views of the downtown Seattle skyline during north-facing departures or an intimate view of Mount Rainier when climbing toward the south.
While both sides are scenic, the Right Side is the clear winner for its immediate, close-up view of Mt. Rainier after takeoff and the high probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline and NYC harbor landmarks during the final approach into JFK.
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible 'parade' of Pacific Northwest volcanoes followed by the iconic peaks of the Grand Tetons and the Wind River Range.
The left side is the clear winner for this polar route, offering the most dramatic views of the Greenland ice sheet and the highest probability of witnessing the Aurora Borealis during night segments.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the desolate beauty of the Arctic, including the massive Greenland ice sheet and the highest probability of witnessing the Aurora Borealis during the crossing.
The left side offers an unparalleled 'Volcano Row' experience, providing close-up views of the massive Cascade peaks including Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Shasta, followed by a dramatic approach over the San Gabriel Mountains into the LA Basin.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the massive glaciers of the northern face of Mt. Rainier and a stunning perspective of the high Cascades before transitioning into the rolling agricultural beauty of the Palouse.
The right side provides unparalleled views of the Cascade volcanoes immediately after takeoff and a spectacular close-up of Pikes Peak during the approach into Colorado Springs.
The left side provides an unrivaled, close-up perspective of Mount Rainier shortly after departure, followed by the stunning rolling landscapes of the Palouse.
The right side is the undisputed winner for this route, offering an incredible front-row seat to Mt. Rainier, the crown jewel of the Cascades, along with views of Mt. Adams and the rugged Bitterroot Mountains.
The right side offers a superior experience due to the breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip during the final approach and early views of the Puget Sound upon departure.
The left side is superior for this northern Great Circle route, offering incredible views of the Greenland ice cap and Baffin Island, along with the highest probability of seeing the Aurora Borealis.
The right side offers an iconic, close-up view of Mount Rainier shortly after departure and provides a superior vantage point for Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains during the descent into Kalispell.