Philippine Airlines launched its first nonstop Manila–Chicago route, connecting the Philippines and the American Midwest with three weekly flights. Key takeawaysPhilippine Airlines launched nonstop flights between Manila and ChicagoThe route operates three times a week using Airbus A350-900 aircraftChicago is now the airline's eighth US destinationPhilippine Airlines (PAL) launched its new nonstop service between Manila and Chicago on Nov.