Originally Posted by
BoeingBoy
See which way departures are going when you arrive at the airport, then if possible switch to a seat on the side you want to sightsee from if you're not already on that side.
I think we've already got a block of 3 on the right (and, IIRC, we didn't have many options available to us for getting 3 seats together) - but I'll try and check things out closer to the time.
Thanks to everyone for the replies to my original question (and the great tips re. the views on approach) - very useful indeed, you've all been very helpful! ^