Are you planning a trip by plane in the near future? There are plenty of reasons to ask for a window seat at check-in, but the most important is the opportunity for a spectacular view.
Our wonderful world looks much better from above than we could ever have imagined.
If you pick a window seat, you’ll have a chance to see a storm like this from afar. © Haley Luna
Have you ever seen a solar eclipse at an altitude of 44,000 ft (13,411 m)? © Ben Cooper
We promise you’ll catch your breath the first time you see the highest point of Africa. © Kyle Mijlof
You might see the reflection of Chicago in Lake Michigan. © Mark Hersch
What could be more amazing than greeting the sunrise in the sky? © Florian Seiffert
Sunsets look pretty cool, too. © Neil Howard
You can witness a forest fire from a height. © Richard Skoonberg
You will understand why everyone considers Norway one of the most beautiful countries. © Mariusz Kluzniak
Haven’t you ever dreamed of swimming in an endless sea of clouds? © Mark Stevens
You will have an opportunity to take an unusual photo and be the envy of all your friends. © Tim Caynes
Is there a better way to see the grandeur of mountain ranges? © Mariusz Kluzniak
Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see a frozen lake. © Alan Wolf
A city enveloped in fog also looks fascinating. © Chris
And cities at night always look like a miracle. This is Los Angeles. © Tom Anderson
You might see historic sites in a different light. This is Prambanan Temple in Indonesia. © killerturnip
These clouds look like cotton candy … I want this one! © Francisco Martins
Perhaps, you’ll even see a volcano. This is Mount Taranaki in New Zealand. © Jon Sullivan
Try to find a river through a white ocean of clouds. © Johnathan Nightingale
Nothing can compare to the view of a city from above! This is New York. © Linh Nguyen
It’s nearly impossible to look away from Mount Fuji. © mloge
…or from Mount Rainier. © Michael Matti
Forget outside views. The window itself can offer lots of interesting sights. © Pedro Moura Pinheiro
A sunset never gets old. © Oblivious Dude
I can stare at this photo endlessly. © Kim Seng
I guess you’ve never seen waterfalls from this angle. This is Kaieteur Falls in Guyana. © Cody H.
And the final reason for getting a window seat? From above, you can say a final goodbye to the place you’re leaving. © Tom Anderson
