A descent from the north typically offers those on the left side an iconic panorama of Rome's historic center, including the Vatican and the Colosseum.
The left side offers a superior view of the historic city of Verona upon takeoff, the dense ridge of the Apennine Mountains, and the most consistent views of the Rome metropolitan area and its landmarks during the descent into Fiumicino.
The Right Side provides superior views of the Lesser Antilles shortly after departure and offers better positioning for the Balearic Islands and the Italian coastline during the Mediterranean approach.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Sardinian coastline immediately after takeoff and provides the best views of the Roman coast and the Tyrrhenian coastline during the descent into Fiumicino.