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Delta Air Lines has announced the addition of two new transatlantic routes from New York’s JFK Airport, with direct flights to Malta and Olbia in Sardinia, Italy. These services are set to begin in 2026 and will be supported by incentives and risk-sharing agreements.
The airline revealed that these destinations were influenced by input from employees and SkyMiles members earlier this year, though it is unclear how much their feedback affected the final decision. Both routes will utilize Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, which became available after Delta ended its London Gatwick service and ceased flights between JFK and Brussels. The carrier will now focus on consolidating its operations at JFK-Heathrow and Atlanta-Brussels.
Flights to Malta are scheduled to start on June 7, 2026. According to Delta, “It'll be the first time that any US carrier has ever served Malta.” Historical data from the US Department of Transportation shows that while no US airline has previously flown directly to Malta, there have been past passenger services operated by Air Malta via Shannon and Balkan Bulgarian via Sofia.
