Carrier Targets Filipino-American Market with Nonstop Service

Philippine Airlines has filed with the US Department of Transportation to launch nonstop flights between Manila and Chicago, aiming to establish the first direct air link between the Philippines and the American Midwest. The proposed route, spanning 8,121 miles, would address significant passenger demand currently served only through connecting flights. According to the carrier, the service would open a new gateway for scheduled US-Philippine services and offer passengers a direct access option to the Midwest market. The application was reported by AeroTime.