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Delta loyalty program members vote to choose its summer 2026 destination
Delta Air Lines is letting its customers and employees decide where the airline will fly next summer.
The airline announced its first-ever 'Route Race' contest Wednesday in which Delta's loyalty program and SkyMiles members, as well as Delta employees, get the opportunity to vote and choose a European destination the airline will add to its summer 2026 schedule.
Beginning August 25th through August 29th, SkyMiles members and Delta employees can vote using the Fly Delta App for one of the three European destinations – Sardinia, Malta, and Ibiza – for next summer.
Delta will announce the winning destination within 30 days after voting closes.
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'SkyMiles Members and Delta people are at the center of everything Delta does. The Route Race is a celebration of their influence, giving our community a voice in where they want to fly next and inviting them to help shape Delta's global network,' said Paul Baldoni, Delta's senior vice president of network planning. 'The destinations where Delta flies are more than just dots on a map – they're gateways to culture, connection and possibility, and this is a chance for our Members and employees to bring one of them closer."
Describing the three destinations, Delta said Sardinia, Italy, is a slower-paced but adventurous option with natural beauty, history and food. Malta was described as the escape that blends centuries of history with sunny Mediterranean charm. Ibiza was pitched as the global capital of nightlife with its world-famous DJs, beach parties and laid-back beach bars.
Delta currently flies to more than 300 destinations. This summer, the airline said it operated its largest-ever transatlantic schedule.
