Originally Posted by
SikPilot
Back in 1984 I was a pax on a flight into Orlando and the Captain came on the radio and asked us if he could slow the plane down so that we would be able to see the shuttle take off from the left side of the plane. Majority rules and we voted yes. Luckily I was seated at the window on the left side.
I routinely deviate from a straight line when flying between ANC and FAI to fly over Mt. McKinley (Denali). It has to be a clear, smooth day but the pax really appreciate it.