Delta announces first ever nonstop flights from LAX to the Philippines

Once the route launches, Delta said it will become the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between L.A. and Manila.
Friday, July 17, 2026 11:04AM PT
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch the first nonstop flights between Los Angeles International Airport and the Philippines.

The airline said the new service is scheduled to begin in March 2027. According to Delta, the addition is part of its continued growth in the Asia-Pacific region from LAX.

Once the route launches, Delta said it will become the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between L.A. and Manila.

"Customers traveling through Los Angeles continue to benefit from Delta's investments in LAX, including an expanding Asia-Pacific network and the opening of our second Delta One Lounge," said Jeff Arinder, Delta's Vice President of Network Planning. "The addition of Manila builds on the world-class travel experience our customers have come to expect from Delta while strengthening our position as LAX's leading global carrier and premier West Coast hub."

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