United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) has announced plans to expand its Asia-Pacific network, including launching the first direct flight from the continental U.S. to Manila. The company will also add more non-stop flights to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taipei starting in October. This will make UAL's transpacific network 50% more robust than all other U.S. airlines combined, excluding mainland China flights. In April, UAL expanded its South Pacific network by adding a direct flight to Christchurch, New Zealand. UAL shares are up 1.09% at $53.91.