A seat on the right provides scenic vistas of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Maryland coastline as the aircraft descends toward the runway.
The right side offers a superior view of the Shenandoah Valley and the iconic Washington D.C. skyline on the descent into the Baltimore-Washington area.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Ohio River upon departure and the scenic confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers during the descent into the Chesapeake region.
The left side offers the best lighting conditions for photography as the sun remains to the south. It provides excellent views of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and a superior angle for the Baltimore skyline and harbor during the final approach into BWI.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Detroit and Cleveland cityscapes along Lake Erie, followed by a clearer view of the Baltimore Inner Harbor during the standard approach into BWI.
The left side offers the iconic approach over the Chesapeake Bay and better opportunities to spot major metropolitan skylines in the distance.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley province and the westernmost Finger Lakes during the initial climb.
The left side offers a superior view of the Lake Michigan crossing immediately after takeoff and typically provides a better angle for viewing the Baltimore city skyline and Inner Harbor during the final descent into BWI.
The left side provides a superior view of the Puerto Rican coastline during departure and the intricate barrier islands of the U.S. East Coast during the descent into the Mid-Atlantic region.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the dramatic Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations and the potential for a distant glimpse of the Washington D.C. skyline during the descent into Baltimore.
The left side provides a superior view of the Indianapolis skyline upon departure and an iconic perspective of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and downtown area during the final approach into BWI.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more scenic perspective of the winding Potomac River and the rolling ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, along with a higher probability of spotting the Washington D.C. monuments during the descent into BWI.
The Right Side provides a comprehensive look at the Mid-Atlantic urban corridor, including the skylines of Wilmington and Baltimore, plus the dramatic crossing of the Susquehanna River.