Delta Adds New York JFK – Malta / Olbia in 2Q26

Published at 1300PDT / 2000GMT 16SEP25

Delta today (16SEP25) announced the launch of 2 Trans-Atlantic routes from New York JFK, with nonstop service to Malta and Sardinia (Olbia), scheduled in the second quarter of 2026.

New York JFK – Malta eff 07JUN26 3 weekly 767-300ER
DL148 JFK1700 – 0820+1MLA 76W 357
DL149 MLA1020 – 1450JFK 76W 146

The launch of this service marks the return of nonstop service for the first time in 39 years on regular scheduled basis (excluding charter), as Balkan Bulgarian Airlines previously served Sofia – Malta – New York JFK route between October 1995 and October 1997 (along with nonstop Sofia – New York). Air Malta briefly served Malta – Shannon – New York JFK in summer 2000 season with Boeing 757.

New York JFK – Olbia eff 20MAY26 4 weekly 767-300ER
DL216 JFK1825 – 0900+1OLB 76W x246
DL217 OLB1100 – 1435JFK 76W x357