United Airlines (From United website)
MANILA – United Airlines will start to offer daily non-stop flights between Manila and San Francisco in California beginning October 29, the only direct service to the Philippine capital from the US by an American carrier.
"Explore the beauty and culture of the Philippines with daily flights from San Francisco," a post on United's website read.
According to reports, the airline will use its largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, for this new route.
Only flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers direct flights to San Francisco, the Manila International Airport Authority confirmed.
Meanwhile, United will also boost its operations to other Asian destinations.
Beginning October 28, United will launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Currently, the carrier offers twice-daily flights between the special administrative region and San Francisco.
On the same day, United will resume daily services between Los Angeles and Narita in Japan.
The airline currently offers daily services between Los Angeles and Haneda, Japan.
The carrier will increase flight frequencies to twice daily between San Francisco and Taipei starting October 29. (PNA)
