Delta Air Lines said on Friday that it is scheduled to launch a nonstop flight between Manila and Los Angeles next year, making it the only United States carrier to offer nonstop service on the route.
“We look forward to welcoming customers in the Philippines onboard for Delta’s nonstop service to the US,” Delta Vice President for Asia Pacific Jeff Moomaw said in a statement.
“As we continue growing across the Asia Pacific region, Manila represents an exciting opportunity to introduce more travelers to Delta’s premium experience while expanding access to our global network,” he added.
The new route, operated by Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A350-900, offers four cabin classes: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main. Passengers aboard will have access to onboard services, including free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles Members and seatback entertainment.
Delta One cabin, the airline’s premier business-class product, also offers flat-bed seating with sliding doors, elevated dining, and refined service. Meanwhile, Delta Premium Select has a wider seat option with deeper recline and enhanced amenities.
Service will operate three times weekly beginning March 28 and March 30 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), respectively, while daily flights begin on June 7.
Due to the time difference, flights departing Manila at 7:40 A.M. will arrive in Los Angeles at 6:05 A.M. on the same day, while return flights will depart Los Angeles at 11:50 P.M. and arrive in Manila at 5:30 A.M. two days after departure.
Delta previously served Manila through its Tokyo-Narita and Seoul-Incheon hubs before suspending operations in 2021. — Almira Louise S. Martinez
