The approach often features views of the Lafayette city center, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, and the iconic Cajun Dome.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the iconic Dallas skyline shortly after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the winding river systems and coastal plains as you descend into Lafayette.
The left side offers a more scenic approach into Acadiana, featuring the winding loops of the lower Mississippi River and the vast, intricate network of the Atchafalaya Basin's swamps.
The right side offers superior views of the Houston skyline, the industrial scale of the Port of Houston, and the unique coastline of the Gulf of Mexico as you approach Lafayette.