# Philippine Airlines Plans New Manila To Chicago Route As Of November 2026

_Apr 16 12:13_

Tags: Philippine Airlines, Chicago, Manila, route network, airline, new route

Philippine Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Chicago (ORD) starting November 9, 2026, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft

## Summary

Philippine Airlines plans to launch nonstop service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago O'Hare (ORD) beginning November 9, 2026. The airline will operate three times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) using an Airbus A350-900 with 295 seats: 30 business, 24 premium economy, and 241 economy. Flights are already on sale. This adds Chicago to PH's US mainland network, which currently includes LA, NYC, SFO, SEA, plus Guam and Honolulu

## Why it matters

Affects Philippine Airlines loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/philippine-airlines-chicago-flights) — Philippine Airlines Plans New Manila To Chicago Route As Of November 2026

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