Delta Unveils Boston to Madrid & Nice Flights
Like clockwork, every summer we witness the big shot US airlines rolling out new European routes. The lure of sun-soaked vacations across the pond is just too tempting. So, what’s the latest entry on this transatlantic bandwagon? A few days back, Delta made heads spin by announcing not one, but two spanking new flights heading out in 2026, all from their bustling Boston hub. Here’s the scoop on what’s coming up, with schedules hot off the press and tickets set to hit the market soon.
Delta: Boston’s New Conduit to Europe
In the “we saw it coming” department, Delta decided to unwrap plans for two new sunshine-soaked escapades from Boston Logan. Fast forward to summer 2026, and you could be jetting off to Spain’s heart-throb — Madrid — or gracing the French Riviera in Nice. Ahead of May 16, 2026, here’s what’s on the menu:
- Daily flights to Madrid will be doing the rounds. Here’s the ticket:
- DL62 takes off from Boston at 6:40 PM and lands in Madrid by 7:40 AM the next day. Talk about red-eye recursion.
- DL63 brings you back, leaving Madrid at a leisurely 3:10 PM and touching down in Boston just in time for dinner at 5:05 PM.
- Come May 17, 2026, and you can choose a thrice-weekly jaunt to Nice. Picture it:
- DL276 whisks you away from Boston at 8:00 PM, arriving all refreshed (or not) in Nice at 9:35 AM.
- DL277 is for homeward-bound souls, with an 11:45 AM departure from Nice, landing back in Boston by 2:25 PM.
The Madrid route is 3,410 miles of flying pleasure, blocked at seven hours eastbound and another 40 minutes sneaked in for the westbound trip. Nice, stretching a bit further at 3,807 miles, keeps you in the air for just over seven and a half hours one way, and a roomy eight hours and forty minutes back.
But hang on, Delta’s got a little more magic up their sleeve. That Boston to Barcelona service? Yep, it’s graduating from a weekend warrior (3x weekly) to a full-fledged daily above-ground commute. Spread your wings!
Delta’s Fleet Choices
Delta is dropping hints that both Madrid and Nice will be graced by Airbus A330-900neos. That’s 281 seats to fill, folks, spread across business class, premium, and economy cabins. But right now, cooler heads might prevail, as we’ve got A330-300s penciled in. Changing horses mid-race? We’ll see…
The word from Delta’s SVP of Network Planning, Paul Baldoni, is pretty chipper: “As Boston’s leading airline, Delta plays a vital role in connecting the city to the world. By adding nonstop service to Madrid and Nice, we’re enhancing our European network and continuing our commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience from start to finish.”
Delta: A Twelve-Strong European Host
With JetBlue as the sole contender on transatlantic jumps from Boston, Delta’s aggressive European charge is noteworthy. Add Madrid and Nice to the dartboard, and Delta claims a dozen destinations by the next sunlit season. That lineup’s looking mighty impressive:
- True marvels: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Dublin
- Fairy tale escapes: Edinburgh, Lisbon, Nice, Rome
- Cultural hubs: London, Madrid, Paris, Milan
It’s Delta’s first foray into 2026’s European expansion games, and besides the Boston love fest, Seattle’s been thrown a bone—flights bound for Barcelona and Rome, probably to keep things interesting with Alaska Air.
Adding another twist, Delta’s throwing open the floor to SkyMiles members, letting them pick a new European destination. Choices, choices: Ibiza, Malta, or Sardinia. Insider scoop says all three might get the nod, but we’ll wait and bite our nails.
Final Thoughts
Delta’s throwing its hat in the ring with summer European getaways, as Boston becomes a launch pad for both Madrid and Nice. A dozen European cash cows, all queuing up for attention. Who can deny the allure of Spanish sunshine or French flair?
With Boston as the logical launch site, it doesn’t take a genius to see why Delta’s hedging its bets on these routes. The timings are neat, the planes primed, and the wanderlust real.
Looking for a thrilling way to wind down after savoring Delta’s European exploits? Make sure to check out the Val Seny ski resort for a frosty escapade.
Your thoughts on Delta’s Boston-European opera?