Right/Left side of plane on flights to Alaska?
Oct 20, 1999, 10:28 am
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Right/Left side of plane on flights to Alaska?
Which side of the plane offers better views on flights from Seattle north to Anchorage or to Juneau? Thanks.
Oct 20, 1999, 1:31 pm
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You want an F window northbound, an A window southbound. Its the only route that I even consider asking for a window. And if its clear, its quite a spectacular flight, which I have only done somewhere between 30 and 40 times roundtrip. Generally the flight hugs the coast just offshore. There can be derivations, but generally these are the seats you want.
Oct 21, 1999, 11:42 pm
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I'll agree with Eastbay. Leaving SEA, you get to fly over the northern edge of the Olympics and have a spectacular view of Vancouver Island. Either side of the plane works for this view. On approach into ANC, you'll get to see the glaciers and interesting mud flats south of Anchorage. Heading south is usually after dark for me but I enjoy seeing the city of Vancouver lit up since the southbound flights seem to come into SEA on a more easterly course.
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