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Delta Adds JFK Nonstops to Sardinia and Malta for Summer 2026

Delta made the picks after a Route Race vote returned different winners across customers versus employees.

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Overview

  • Seasonal JFK–Olbia (Sardinia) service begins May 20, 2026 with four weekly flights; JFK–Malta starts June 7, 2026 with three weekly flights.
  • Both routes will use Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort, and Main cabins.
  • Tickets are on sale now, with Delta promoting limited-time introductory fares for the new services.
  • Nearly 150,000 votes were cast in the inaugural Route Race, with SkyMiles members opting for Sardinia and Delta employees selecting Malta.
  • The flights create the first U.S. carrier nonstops to Sardinia and Malta, with local airport and tourism leaders touting expected gains for travel and commerce.