Philippine Airlines to Boost Manila–Los Angeles Flights to 18 Weekly from June 2026

Philippine Airlines (PR) has announced an increase in its current frequency of 14 weekly flights to 18 weekly flights on its nonstop route between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Manila and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, commencing June 1, 2026.

Philippine Airlines — Airline Profile

Philippine Airlines Capacity Expansion on the Manilla – LA route

Starting June 1, 2026, PAL will operate 18 weekly flights on the Manila–L.A. route, up from the current 14. The airline will deploy its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on these services. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, Philippine Airlines will have three round-trip flights per day; the existing two flights per day will remain on other days.

Philippine Airlines — Manila (MNL) ⇄ Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Schedule

MNL → LAX

LAX → MNL

PAL president Richard Nuttall described the route as “key,” noting that the increase would not only bolster passenger capacity but also cargo capacity and connectivity across PAL’s regional and domestic network:

By increasing our capacity on this key route, we are opening doors for travelers to experience the world-class service and heartfelt hospitality unique to Philippine Airlines, while also supporting the dynamic economic relationship that drives opportunities between the Philippines and the U.S.

Details of the Philippines’ Boeing 777-300 in the Manilla-LA route

Philippine Airlines currently has a fleet that comprises of ten Boeing 777-300ERs that have an average age of 11.7 years.

Philippine Airlines — Boeing 777-300ER Fleet Summary

All of the Boeing 777-300ERs operated by Philippine Airlines are configured with Business Class and Economy class seats only. Only the one aircraft of this type registered RP-C7783 has 26 business class seats and 367 economy seats: all the rest offer forty two business class seats and 328 seats in the economy. The following table gives us a comparison of the economy and business class seats:

Feature	Business Class	Economy Class
Seat Type	42 Zodiac Aura Enhanced seats (2-3-2)	328 Safran Z300 seats (3-4-3)
Bed / Recline	78″ angled-flat bed	5″ recline
Row Pitch	44″	33″
Seat Width	22″	17.1″
Screen	15.4″ HD touchscreen	10″ HD touchscreen
Power	Universal AC + USB-A	USB-A
Other	Personal storage under footstool	—

Data: Aerolopa

A week or so ago, Executive Traveler reported that Philippine Airlines would upgrade its Boeing 777 with new business class suites, claiming that its Tripe Sevens will get the same look as the ones on its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000 fleet. This a part of the carrier’s fleet modernization program. The carrier’s following aircraft types will also undergo transformation:

• Airbus A320: Philippine Airlines currently operates 13 Airbus A320 aircraft in service, with 3 parked, giving a current total of 16. Historically, the airline has operated 20 A320s, and the average age of the fleet is 15.9 years, making the grand total 36 aircraft.

• Airbus A321: The airline has 28 Airbus A321 aircraft in service and 2 parked, for a current total of 30. An additional 2 A321s are planned for the future. The average age of the A321 fleet is 9.8 years, with a total of 32 aircraft including all time operations.

• Airbus A330: Philippine Airlines operates 10 Airbus A330 aircraft in service, with 1 parked, totaling 11 currently. Historically, the airline has operated 12 A330s, and the average age of the fleet is 11.7 years, resulting in a total of 23 aircraft all-time.

The refurbishment of the A330 alone is expected to cost $14-$15 million and the figures for the 777-300ERs aren’t exact, though it is expected that it will cost “a lot of money, but cheaper than buying new aircraft”, said Nuttal:

“It is going to probably take about three years before we can start…(we have)*the same supply chain issues…As soon as those seats are available, we will be refurbishing and we are looking at doing it on 330s and 777s.”

Philippine Airlines Similar Expansions to the United States

Philippine Airlines uses Boeing 777-300ERS that accommodate 370 on its route to Seattle as well. Recently the carrier expanded into the United States with increased number of flights. The following table gives us cues into this: