Landing from the southwest provides those on the right side with excellent views of the Essex shoreline and the expansive waters of the Thames Estuary.
The left side of the aircraft offers an incredible vantage point for the rugged North Sea coastline. Passengers can witness the architectural marvels of the Forth Bridges shortly after takeoff, followed by a sequence of historic castles, islands, and the dramatic estuaries of northern England and East Anglia before approaching the Thames.
The Right Side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, featuring the rugged Sierra Nevada at takeoff, a clear view of the Spanish capital, the Pyrenees crossing, and a panoramic approach into the Thames Estuary.
The right side provides a spectacular overview of the eastern Pyrenees, the Paris metropolitan area, and a scenic approach over the Thames Estuary into Essex.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the other Channel Islands immediately after takeoff, followed by an excellent panoramic view of the Isle of Wight and the distant London skyline during the approach into Southend.
The right side is generally superior on this route due to the iconic panoramic views of the French Alps and Mont Blanc shortly after departure from Geneva, coupled with a high probability of seeing the world's longest pleasure pier upon arrival at Southend.
The right side offers a diverse visual palette, from the intricate lagoons of the Algarve to the jagged Picos de Europa mountains and a perfect perspective of the Thames Estuary landmarks on descent.
The left side is superior for this route, providing a stunning departure view of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and a distant but iconic view of the London skyline during the descent into Southend.
The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers a direct view of the Venice historic center upon departure and provides a better angle for the London skyline and the Thames Estuary during the descent into Southend.
The right side offers superior views of the North Sea coastline, the Dutch polders, and a clear perspective of the Essex coastline and the iconic Southend Pier during the final approach.
The right side offers an exceptional perspective of the Barcelona coastline immediately after takeoff and provides the most direct views of the Thames Estuary and the iconic Southend Pier during the final descent.
The Right Side provides the most scenic experience, featuring the rugged peaks of North Wales and a panoramic approach over the Thames Estuary and Southend Pier.
The left side offers a more diverse view of the Western European landscape, including the sprawling Dutch coastline, the intricate Delta Works, and a superior perspective of the Thames Estuary upon approach into Southend.