Delta's new route may signal a shift in the airline's transpacific strategy, potentially increasing competition with Philippine Airlines. The move could also indicate a growing focus on premium services and expanding its global network, which may benefit Delta in the long term.
US Carrier Expands Transpacific Network With New Route
Delta Air Lines is set to become the only US carrier flying nonstop between Los Angeles and Manila, starting March 28, 2027. The new route will operate on Delta’s Airbus A350-900, featuring four cabins, including Delta One with flat-bed seating. The launch is part of Delta’s broader effort to establish Los Angeles as its main West Coast gateway for trans-Pacific travel. This development was first reported by AeroTime.
Delta's new route may signal a shift in the airline's transpacific strategy, potentially increasing competition with Philippine Airlines. The move could also indicate a growing focus on premium services and expanding its global network, which may benefit Delta in the long term.
US Carrier Expands Transpacific Network With New Route
Delta Air Lines is set to become the only US carrier flying nonstop between Los Angeles and Manila, starting March 28, 2027. The new route will operate on Delta’s Airbus A350-900, featuring four cabins, including Delta One with flat-bed seating. The launch is part of Delta’s broader effort to establish Los Angeles as its main West Coast gateway for trans-Pacific travel. This development was first reported by AeroTime.