The left side offers a breathtaking approach featuring the city of Palermo, the iconic Monte Pellegrino, and the scenic beaches of Mondello nestled against the mountains.
The left side offers a superior panoramic experience, featuring the majestic Alps, the stunning French Riviera, and a dramatic aerial view of the Aeolian volcanic islands during the descent into Sicily.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Western Alps, including iconic peaks like Mont Blanc, and follows the stunning Italian coastline down toward Sicily.
The left side provides a superior scenic sequence, including the most dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, a clear view of the Italian Apennines, and the potential to see Mount Vesuvius and the Aeolian Islands during the descent into Sicily.
The left side offers an unparalleled sequence of the high Swiss Alps, the Italian interior including the Po Valley, and a potentially spectacular view of Mount Vesuvius and the Sicilian coastline on approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Mediterranean islands and a spectacular coastal approach into Sicily.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the Right Side is superior for catching a glimpse of Mont Blanc and the breathtaking coastal approach into Palermo's Falcone–Borsellino Airport, which is situated between mountains and the sea.
The right side offers a spectacular view of Lake Garda immediately after takeoff and a stunning sequence of the Tuscan Archipelago and Tyrrhenian islands before approaching Sicily's dramatic coastline.
The left side is superior as it typically offers a stunning aerial view of the Venice Lagoon shortly after takeoff and follows the spine of Italy, culminating in a descent past the volcanic Aeolian Islands.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Corsican mountain ranges and a spectacular approach past the limestone cliffs of the Sicilian coastline.
While both sides offer stunning views, the right side provides a dramatic close-up of the Monte Rosa massif immediately after takeoff and a superior perspective of the Tuscan Archipelago and the rugged Sicilian coastline during the final approach.
The left side of the aircraft provides superior views of the iconic Italian mainland coastline, including the Tuscan Maremma, the Roman littoral, and potentially the distant silhouette of Mount Vesuvius before descending into Sicily.
The right side is generally superior, offering front-row seats to the High Alps, the iconic silhouette of Mount Vesuvius, and the volcanic Aeolian Islands before landing.