Isle take two: Sardinia and Malta chosen as Delta’s newest island destinations
For the first time in Delta history, SkyMiles Members and Delta employees had the power to decide which new European destination would join the airline’s global network. Thousands of votes were cast, but the winners were split, with Members choosing Sardinia and employees choosing Malta. That’s why both islands will join Delta’s map in Summer 2026. To celebrate, Delta is offering introductory deals to both Sardinia and Malta, available now for a limited-time. A first-of-its-kind Route Race The Route Race invited SkyMiles Members and Delta people to shape the airline’s network in a way no other airline has done before. Sardinia, Malta and Ibiza each lined up on the starting line, and over five days of spirited voting, nearly 150K people made their voices heard. The results were tight: SkyMiles Members gave Sardinia the edge, while Delta employees crowned Malta their favorite. With both destinations ranking at the top for