The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed Delta Air Lines’ announcement of a nonstop service between Los Angeles and Manila in 2027.
The new route will operate three times weekly from March 28 to June 6, 2027, and will expand to daily flights by June 7, making Delta the only United States carrier to operate direct flights between the two cities.
“More flights and more choices are good for travelers. Greater competition can help make air travel more accessible and affordable for Filipinos,” Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay in a statement.
“We want our airlines to grow and succeed. At the same time, we welcome more airlines and more routes because a bigger market benefits everyone — travelers, airlines, airports, tourism enterprises, and the economy,” she added.
As of July 18, the DOT has recorded at least 707,394 visitors from the US, placing the country as its top source market for international visitors.
The DOT said it expects the upcoming flights to ease travel for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the Filipino-American community, and open another gateway for American travelers to explore the Philippines.
Mathay said the DOT will continue working with local and international carriers to further expand connectivity and open new markets.
“For many Filipino-Americans, coming to the Philippines is more than a vacation. It is a journey home. The DOT will continue working with international and Philippine carriers to expand connectivity, open new markets, and make it easier for more people to experience the Philippines,” she said.PNA
