Delta Route Race: SkyMiles Members to Choose Europe Destination for Summer 2026
Delta is launching its first Route Race, inviting SkyMiles Members and Delta teammates to pick which European destination will join the airline’s map for Summer 2026. This marks a new era in how Delta shapes its global network, putting a greater say in where the airline flies next.
Voting runs August 25 through August 29, and members can cast their vote in the Delta app. To participate, open the app, go to Explore and Trip pages, log in with SkyMiles credentials, and select your preferred destination. Each destination is symbolized by a Delta jet, and every vote brings Delta closer to finalizing a route for the 2026 summer schedule. The winner will be announced roughly 30 days after voting closes.
The three Mediterranean contenders are:
– Malta (MLA): A historic, coastal destination where ancient temples predate the pyramids and Stonehenge by more than 5,000 years. Top experiences include Valletta’s old town, coastal cruises to the Blue Lagoon, shipwreck diving, and sunset views from the Dingli Cliffs.
– Ibiza (IBZ): A city that comes alive after dark with world-famous DJ venues and beach clubs, balanced by quieter corners such as hidden coves and day trips to nearby Formentera for a more relaxed pace.
– Sardinia (OLB) – Olbia Costa Smeralda: A laid-back, scenic locale famed for its coastline, including the Costa Smeralda. It’s part of the world’s five official Blue Zones where residents commonly live long, active lives. Travelers can enjoy sailing, exploring ancient ruins, tasting pecorino at local farms, and scenic coastal drives.
Delta emphasizes that SkyMiles Membership continues to offer more ways to earn, redeem, and enjoy travel, now with a direct say in where the airline flies next. The Route Race follows Delta’s recent expansion efforts, including its largest-ever transatlantic schedule and Sicily’s first nonstops to Catania this summer.
If you’re a SkyMiles member, this is your chance to influence Delta’s growth and help shape future travel possibilities. Update the Delta app, prepare your credentials, and vote to help decide which Mediterranean gateway joins Delta’s network for Summer 2026.
Summary: Delta invites SkyMiles Members and employees to vote on one of three European destinations—Malta, Ibiza, or Sardinia—for the Summer 2026 schedule. Voting runs August 25–29 in the Delta app, with results announced about a month later. The initiative underscores Delta’s customer-driven approach to expanding its global network. A hopeful note: this Route Race highlights traveler influence in shaping new routes and experiences.