Delta Expands European Network for Summer 2026

Delta Air Lines will expand its European network for summer 2026 with seven new routes and expects roughly 99 daily departures to 28 airports in July 2026, its largest European footprint in nearly a decade. New service includes the New York–JFK to Porto nonstop beginning May 21, 2026 on a Boeing 767-300 with four cabin products including Delta One and Delta Premium Select. The additions introduce the first North American scheduled service to Olbia and make Delta the only scheduled North American carrier to Malta, while Delta’s entry to Porto will result in Porto being served by two U.S. carriers, increasing competition with TAP Air Portugal’s growing mini-hub. Delta will also increase Detroit–Dublin nonstop to daily operations from May 7–Oct 7, 2026 using an A330‑200 with Delta One, Premium, Comfort and Main cabins. As part of a broader network optimization, Delta will end service to London Gatwick and Geneva and reduce flights to Brussels.