Passengers on the right side often enjoy views of the sprawling Greater Toronto Area and the distant skyline as the aircraft climbs and banks.
The right side offers superior views of the Finger Lakes and the Catskill Mountains, providing a more diverse geographic display compared to the northern transit path.
The right side offers superior views of the vast Appalachian mountain ridges, the transition from the Great Lakes to the Piedmont, and a spectacular look at Pilot Mountain during the final approach phase.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more iconic sequence of landmarks, including the Detroit-Windsor international border and the best potential for viewing the Gateway Arch during the descent into St. Louis.
The left side is generally superior as it provides views of the Canadian coastline during departure and typically offers the most iconic views of the Tagus River and Lisbon's modern bridges during the arrival sequence.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Canadian Shield, the massive expanse of Lake Winnipeg, and generally avoids direct sun glare when traveling westbound.
The left side offers superior geographic diversity, including the Niagara Escarpment, the Lake Erie shoreline, and the international Detroit River border.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Great Lakes' rugged shorelines and the transition from the industrial Great Lakes region to the vast, geometric patterns of the Canadian Prairies, topped with spectacular sunset views on afternoon departures.
The left side offers the most iconic views including the Toronto skyline upon departure, a distant but impressive view of Niagara Falls, and a better angle of the Lake Erie shoreline and Buffalo.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Appalachian foothills and a more consistent view of the Houston skyline and the Gulf of Mexico horizon during the southern approach into IAH.
The right side offers a potential glimpse of Niagara Falls shortly after takeoff and provides an iconic, close-up view of the Philadelphia Center City skyline during the standard approach into PHL.
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes during departure and a more dramatic panoramic view of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, including Longs Peak, during the descent into Colorado.
The left side offers superior views of the major urban centers along the route, including Columbus and Cincinnati, and provides a better perspective of the Niagara region shortly after takeoff.