US Carrier Eyes Lucrative Philippines Market Amid Growing Competition

Delta Air Lines is set to launch a new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Manila International Airport by Summer 2027, using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The move comes as Philippine Airlines seeks approval for its own Manila to Chicago O’Hare International Airport route, which would establish the first direct air link between the Philippines and the American Midwest. The US-Philippines market is a significant long-haul travel corridor, driven by a large Filipino diaspora in North America. As reported by AeroTime, Delta has asked regulators to delay approval of Philippine Airlines’ flights until the Philippine government guarantees commercially viable airport slots for Delta’s planned Manila service.