What happened
Delta Air Lines has submitted a filing to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding Philippine Airlines' request to fly to Chicago. In the filing, Delta confirms its intention to launch daily nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) starting in the summer of 2027. The airline plans to operate this route using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This move aligns with Delta's broader expansion across the Pacific, following recent announcements for Hong Kong and Riyadh, and positions it to compete with United, which already serves Manila from San Francisco