During the descent, the left side offers the best opportunity to spot the distant London landmarks and the M1 motorway as the aircraft glides over the rural Hertfordshire countryside.
The right side is favored for the spectacular proximity to Mount Vesuvius upon departure and the superior perspective of the highest Swiss Alpine peaks and Lake Geneva.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Albanian coastline immediately after takeoff and provides the most direct vistas of the high Swiss Alps peaks and the Thames Estuary during the UK arrival.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the Ligurian coastline upon departure and usually provides a closer, more dramatic perspective of Mont Blanc and the high Western Alps.
The left side offers a superior view of the high Alpine peaks and a much higher probability of seeing the Central London skyline during the approach into Luton.
The left side offers a superior sequence of coastal vistas, including the Aegean islands and the breathtaking Dalmatian coast, followed by a prime view of the highest Alpine peaks.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic Alpine peaks, including the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, immediately after departure from Milan.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic portion of the Alps, including the iconic peaks of Switzerland and the stunning expanse of Lake Geneva, followed by the lush vineyards of France.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the stunning Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and the high, jagged peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps during the mid-flight transit.
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Julian Alps immediately after takeoff and generally better lighting conditions for photography on afternoon flights. It also provides a superior view of the South Coast of England and potentially the London skyline during the final descent pattern into Luton.
The right side offers superior views of the Aegean archipelago shortly after takeoff and typically provides a more direct perspective of the high Alpine massifs and the London skyline during the approach to Luton.
The right side offers superior views of the Pyrenees, the Loire Valley's winding rivers, and the iconic London skyline during the descent into Luton.
The left side is marginally better as it offers the most iconic views of the high Western Alps, including potential views of Mont Blanc, and provides a superior angle for the London skyline during the standard approach into Luton.