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Delta Air Lines is planning to launch daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in summer 2027.
The airline plans to use the Airbus A350-900 on the route. It offers 32 Delta One®, 48 Delta Premium Select, 36 Delta Comfort, and 190 Delta Main seats. The new route will strengthen Delta’s presence across the Pacific while providing travelers with a direct connection between Southern California and the Philippines. Los Angeles has long been one of the largest gateways for travel between the United States and the Philippines due to strong cultural, family, and business ties between the regions.
Philippine Airlines already flies this route in addition to several others across the United States. United Airlines also offers nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Delta continues to develop its long-haul international network from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and I’m curious to see what other routes pop up in the future. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) was a recent addition and this will not be the first time that Delta has flown to/from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Delta used to fly there from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). That service was ended in 2020.
Anthony’s Take: The addition of Manila would expand the airline’s footprint in Southeast Asia while giving travelers more direct options from the United States to the Philippines. The daily service planned for summer 2027 reflects growing demand for long-distance international travel as airlines rebuild and expand global networks.
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