Philippine Airlines Expands U.S. Service

Additional flights will come online in June 2026.

A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase its nonstop service between Manila and Los Angeles from 14 to 18 times per week, starting June 1, 2026.
  • This expansion is driven by customer demand and aims to strengthen the economic relationship and opportunities between the Philippines and the U.S.
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Philippine Airlines will increase the frequency of its nonstop service between Manila and Los Angeles from 14 times a week to 18 times a week to keep up with customer demand.

Starting June 1, 2026, the carrier will operate three round-trip flights between Manila and Los Angeles on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The current cadence of two flights per day will continue on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

“By increasing our capacity on this key route, we are opening doors for travelers to experience the world-class service and heartfelt hospitality unique to Philippine Airlines, while also supporting the dynamic economic relationship that drives opportunities between the Philippines and the U.S.,” PAL President Richard Nuttall said in a statement.

Philippine Airlines operates its Manila-Los Angeles route using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

The carrier previously announced plans to increase the frequency of its Manila-Seattle service from three times to five times per week starting Nov. 25.

Within the U.S., Philippine Airlines also serves San Francisco, Honolulu, and New York-JFK.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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