THE Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its flagship Manila–Los Angeles (L.A.) nonstop service from 14 to 18 flights weekly starting June 1, 2026, As the demand for travel between Manila to the United States West Coast continues to grow.
PAL said that currently, its Manila to L.A. schedule operates twice daily using the Boeing 777 aircraft and that by June next year, this will increase to three times a day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
“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.,” said PAL President Richard Nuttall.
He said that the expanded service provides seamless access to PAL’s extensive domestic and regional network, making onward travel throughout the Philippines and across Asia easier and more convenient.
Travelers flying to Los Angeles will also benefit from expanded connectivity to other parts of the United States through PAL’s airline partners, he said, adding that the increase of flights to Los Angeles marks a significant step in PAL’s North American expansion and coincides with the planned boost in Manila–Seattle services, which will grow from three to five times weekly beginning November 25, 2025.
These additions further bolster the airline’s daily flights to San Francisco and Guam, thrice-weekly service to New York, and five-times weekly flights to Honolulu.
Complementing the flag carrier’s existing daily Manila–Guam service is PAL’s soon-to-be-launched thrice-weekly Cebu–Guam nonstop flights starting December 16, 2025, establishing the only direct air link between the two destinations.
PAL said the upcoming increase in flight frequencies to the U.S. will further boost cargo capacity by up to 60 tons per week across Manila, other parts of Asia and Los Angeles, with connections to different U.S. states through airline and trucking partners.
These initiatives highlight our commitment to delivering exceptional service, enhancing travel accessibility and offering more ways for passengers to discover the rich culture and renowned hospitality of the Philippines, PAL added.
