As the demand for travel between Manila to the United States West
Coast continues to grow, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its flagship Manila–Los
Angeles (L.A.) nonstop service from 14 to 18 flights weekly starting June 1, 2026.
Currently, PAL’s Manila to L.A. schedule operates twice daily using the Boeing 777 aircraft. 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.
This expanded service, he further emphasized, 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.
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.
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 PAL’s 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.
