Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its North American operations later this year, adding more nonstop flights to Canada and the United States as it bets on sustained travel demand in one of its largest international markets while strengthening its trans-Pacific network.

The flag carrier said Friday that starting November and December, it will increase Manila-Vancouver services from seven to 10 weekly flights starting 17 November, Manila-Toronto flights from three to four weekly beginning 5 December, and Manila-New York services from three to four weekly effective 2 December.

A fifth weekly New York flight will be added during the peak December to January 2027 holiday season.

Expanded services

The expanded services also come ahead of PAL's planned launch of thrice-weekly Manila-Chicago flights on 9 November.

"North America continues to be one of Philippine Airlines' most important markets," PAL president Richard Nuttall said.

"As travel demand grows, these additional flights strengthen our position as the preferred nonstop carrier between the Philippines and North America whilst providing our customers with greater choice, improved connectivity, and more opportunities to travel, do business and reconnect with family and loved ones. As the Philippine flag carrier, we remain committed to supporting tourism, trade and economic ties between the Philippines and our key North American markets," he added.

The airline said the expanded schedule will improve connections through Manila to key destinations across Southeast Asia, including Jakarta, Bali, Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi.