Philippine Airlines is dialing up capacity on its busiest U.S. route. Beginning June 1, 2026, PAL will grow Manila–Los Angeles (MNL–LAX) from 14 to 18 weekly nonstop flights, citing strong demand and expanding U.S.–Philippines ties.
Here’s how the new cadence works: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, PAL will operate three round-trips; on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, it will maintain the current two daily flights. All services remain on Boeing 777-300ERs.
President Richard Nuttall framed the move as both a capacity play and a brand showcase—more seats for peak summer travel, with the flag carrier’s service and hospitality as the calling card.
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The Los Angeles increase follows PAL’s previously announced step-up on Manila–Seattle, moving from 3x to 5x weekly starting November 25. Across the U.S., PAL also serves San Francisco, Honolulu, and New York–JFK, giving West Coast, Pacific, and East Coast coverage for VFR, leisure, and business travelers.
What Travelers Should Know
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More departure time choices four days a week on MNL–LAX—useful for tight connections and award hunting.
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Consistent widebody product (777-300ER) across the schedule simplifies planning.
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Seattle’s added frequencies improve one-stop options to secondary U.S. cities via partner links.
Bottom Line
Starting June 2026, PAL’s MNL–LAX jumps to 18 weekly—a clear signal that U.S. demand is still climbing. With Seattle also getting more lift and existing gateways steady, the flag carrier is leaning into North America ahead of peak summer travel.
