What happened
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will launch nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) starting March 27, 2027. The route will initially operate three times per week on an Airbus A350-900, with a schedule of 11:50 PM departure from LAX arriving 5:30 AM (+2 days) in MNL, and 7:40 AM departure from MNL arriving 6:05 AM in LAX. Service will increase to daily operations on June 7, 2027. The 7,305-mile flight blocks 14 hours 40 minutes westbound and 13 hours 25 minutes eastbound. This expansion is part of Delta's broader Asia push, following recent launches to Hong Kong and upcoming service to Riyadh