Dhaka: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced a new nonstop, thrice weekly service between Manila and Chicago, set to begin November 9.

Flights will depart Manila in the afternoon on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in the afternoon. Return flights will depart in the evening on the same days.

The airline will operate its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on this route. The Philippines' flag carrier currently operates a fleet of two A350-900s, each featuring 30 business, 24 premium economy, and 241 economy seats.

"Chicago is considered one of the premier hubs in the United States, and our entry into this vibrant city will provide direct connectivity to the Midwest," said PAL President Richard Nuttall.

The new route will also bolster the airline's cargo operations, enabling more efficient shipments to the US Midwest through its broader cargo network.

Chicago becomes PAL's eighth destination across the United States and its territories, complementing existing services to Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Guam, and Saipan.

The launch is part of a wider expansion of PAL's trans-Pacific operations. The airline said the Manila hub will facilitate connections to key regional destinations and major Philippine domestic markets through the new service.