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.
The Right Side offers an unparalleled gallery of the Pacific Northwest's most famous volcanoes followed by a stunning descent over the vibrant colors of the Great Salt Lake.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of Mount Rainier, the highest peak in the Cascades, shortly after departure, followed by the stunning Bitterroot Mountains during the descent into Montana.
The left side of the aircraft offers the highest probability for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight and provides superior perspectives of the rugged Baffin Island coastline and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula upon approach to Iceland.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring the dramatic glaciers of the Alaskan panhandle and the spectacular volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Cascades, including an immediate, close-up view of Mount Rainier, and a dramatic finish alongside the Sandia Mountains.
The right side offers an unparalleled close-up of Mount Rainier shortly after takeoff and provides the best vantage point for the dramatic Wyoming mountain ranges and the unique Nebraska Sandhills.
The right side is superior primarily for the spectacular, close-up view of Mount Rainier shortly after departure from Seattle, followed by a potential sweeping view of the Chicago skyline on the final approach to O'Hare.
The left side offers a 'parade of volcanoes,' providing an unparalleled sequence of close-up views of the major Cascade Range peaks including Rainier, St. Helens, Hood, and Shasta.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring a spectacular sequence of massive Cascade volcanoes including Rainier, St. Helens, and Shasta.
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.
The Right Side is significantly better for this Great Circle route as it follows the volcanic 'Ring of Fire' arc, providing views of the Aleutian Islands, the Kamchatka Peninsula, and the Kuril Islands.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of Mount Rainier shortly after departure and a spectacular aerial tour of the Florida Everglades and coastline during the final approach into Fort Lauderdale.