Delta Airlines is doing something pretty outside the box: It’s letting its customers themselves decide which new European destination it will begin flying to in summer 2026. Voters can choose between three sun-drenched destinations—Ibiza, Spain; Sardinia, Italy or Malta—in the airline’s first-ever Route Race. We adore the playfulness of this but hope that eventually all three will join the Delta network because, let's be honest, we can't possibly choose!
If you’re already a SkyMiles member, you can vote in the app beginning Monday, August 25 and extending through Friday, August 29. (Delta recommends that you download the app in advance to be ready.) When voting opens, navigate to the Explore and Trip pages within the app, confirm your SkyMiles membership and cast your vote. We’ll all learn which lovely locale won about 30 days after voting ends.
Delta has already been adding destinations to its 300+ list. This summer, it added its first nonstop to Sicily (Catania, to be exacty). And those who love the warm weather spots in the Mediterranean get to weigh the differences between some pretty spectacular options.
Let’s take a closer look at each one:
Sardinia: A spot for adventurous travelers who are still looking for something with a slower pace. Visitors can hike the rugged cliffs, swim in a hidden pool and enjoy fresh pasta and local wine sitting seaside.
Malta: This vacation destination hits the spot for history lovers with ancient fortresses and UNESCO-listed streets. It also offers relaxed boating on clear blue waters, scuba driving to shipwrecks and snorkeling with bountiful fish.
Ibiza: This spot is for nightlife lovers, with parties spun by world-famous DJs on the beach. But it is also a charmer for calmer folks and history lovers as well, with swimming to hidden coves and visiting ancient Dalt Vila fortress. We're secretly egging on this one!