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Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900

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Delta will begin its inaugural nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila on March 28, 2027, using the Airbus A350-900. The carrier says it will be the only U.S. airline flying directly between the two cities and frames the launch as a premium extension of its Asia-Pacific network.

Discovered 2026-07-17T03:45:28.630984-07:00 | 2026-07-17T03:45:28.630984-07:00

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  • Delta’s first-ever nonstop LAX–Manila service (starting March 28, 2027) materially reshapes competition in the largest U.S.–Philippines city-pair market, positioning the airline as the only U.S. carrier with direct flights between the two cities.
  • The route is flown on the Airbus A350-900, making the aircraft selection central to expected premium long-haul positioning and passenger experience differentiation into the Philippines.
  • The launch extends Delta’s Asia-Pacific network from LAX, signaling continued network investment and capacity deployment on U.S. gateway-to-APAC long-haul demand.

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