{"id":136296,"date":"2026-03-13T00:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=136296"},"modified":"2026-03-13T00:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:36:55","slug":"delta-quietly-plan-for-los-angeles-manila-flights-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/delta-quietly-plan-for-los-angeles-manila-flights-in-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Quietly Plans New A350 Flights from Los Angeles to This Asian City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ATLANTA-<\/strong> Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> has revealed plans to launch daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) starting in summer 2027 using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The plan surfaced in a filing to the US Department of Transportation<\/a> during a review of Philippine Airlines\u2019 expansion request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the filing, Delta asked regulators to delay approval of Philippine Airlines (PR)<\/a> flights between Manila and Chicago O\u2019Hare (ORD) until the Philippine government guarantees commercially viable airport slots for Delta\u2019s planned Manila service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delta Plans Los Angeles\u2013Manila Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delta Air Lines disclosed in a Department of Transportation filing that it intends to launch daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila in summer 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route would operate using Airbus A350-900<\/a> aircraft designed for long haul international operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed service would add another nonstop connection between the United States and the Philippines. Delta stated that the route would increase consumer choice, strengthen travel links, and support tourism and trade between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to View from the Wing<\/a>, the airline revealed the plan through a regulatory filing rather than a formal public announcement. The disclosure indicates that the project remains dependent on regulatory approvals and airport slot access in Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Los Angeles to Manila route exceeds 7,000 miles and would become one of Delta\u2019s longest flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline historically limited ultra-long-haul operations, but recent network decisions suggest a shift toward longer international routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delta Seeks Regulatory Leverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The disclosure appeared in a filing connected to Philippine Airlines\u2019 request to launch service between Manila and Chicago O\u2019Hare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta asked the US Department of Transportation to delay approval of the Philippine Airlines application until the Philippine government provides written assurance that Delta will receive suitable takeoff and landing slots at Manila\u2019s airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline stated that airport access must be available on commercially viable terms before it can proceed with its own Manila service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delta clarified that it does not oppose Philippine Airlines\u2019 Chicago route in principle. However, the airline wants balanced market access to ensure fair competition and operational feasibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach reflects a common aviation practice where airlines seek reciprocal airport access before approving new international routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Singapore And Manila Identified in Delta Expansion Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delta\u2019s interest in Manila was previously revealed internally in October 2025 when a company executive informed employees that the airline was evaluating future routes to Singapore (SIN) and Manila (MNL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So with regard to Delta\u2019s next moves internationally;\u00a0SIN, MNL, and LAX\/JFK-ICN are definitely in the immediate future. It\u2019s further stated that future Asia expansion will launch out of LA -and- Seattle, mentioning ICN as an ideal hub for onward Asian travel but mentioning that\u2026<\/p>— JonNYC (@xJonNYC) November 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>