New York City flights 2026 get a major boost as Delta, American, JetBlue and United add several new routes from NYC, including seasonal services to Olbia, Malta, Porto and Edinburgh.
Summary: New York City flights 2026 expand as Delta, American, JetBlue and United announce a range of seasonal and year-round services from JFK, Newark and LaGuardia to destinations including Olbia (Sardinia), Malta, Porto, Edinburgh, Tel Aviv and several U.S. cities.
New York City will see a notable enlargement of its air network in 2026 as major carriers add new international and domestic nonstop services from JFK, Newark and LaGuardia. These introductions include seasonal European links and fresh U.S. connections intended to give travellers more direct options without lengthy layovers.
New international services from JFK
Delta Air Lines is introducing several seasonal nonstop routes from JFK in summer 2026 that will connect New York directly to popular Mediterranean and European destinations. These include flights to Olbia on the Italian island of Sardinia, seasonal service to Malta, and a new link to Porto in Portugal.
American Airlines adds Scottish and Israeli links
American Airlines plans a seasonal nonstop from JFK to Edinburgh beginning in spring and summer 2026, expanding options for travellers heading to Scotland. The carrier will also reinstate its JFK–Tel Aviv service starting in March 2026, restoring direct access between New York and Israel for both leisure and business passengers.
Domestic network growth: JetBlue leads with new U.S. nonstop routes
On the domestic front, JetBlue is adding several nonstop services from JFK. The carrier will launch a daily flight to Cleveland, Ohio, and introduce seasonal services to Destin–Fort Walton Beach, Florida beginning in March 2026. JetBlue will also start flights from JFK to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in June 2026 to serve leisure travellers bound for the Mountain West.
United expands seasonal transatlantic and regional U.S. links
United Airlines will extend its seasonal Newark–Glasgow service through October 2026, lengthening the window for travellers to visit Scotland. The airline is also launching new nonstop regional routes from Newark to Columbia, South Carolina and Chattanooga, Tennessee, aimed at improving connectivity to smaller U.S. cities.
Regional additions and LaGuardia connections
Alongside the headline transatlantic services, New York’s regional network will grow as well. LaGuardia will introduce a nonstop route to Jacksonville, Florida beginning in February 2026, widening options for short-haul travel within the eastern U.S.
What these route additions mean for travellers
The new routes reduce the need for connecting flights and long layovers, offering more direct choices for leisure and business travellers. Seasonal services expand summer and winter options for holidaymakers, while regional links improve access to smaller U.S. cities that previously required connections.
- Delta: JFK to Olbia (Sardinia), Malta (seasonal), Porto (Portugal) — summer 2026
- American: JFK to Edinburgh (seasonal), JFK to Tel Aviv — reinstated March 2026
- JetBlue: JFK to Cleveland (daily), JFK to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (seasonal, March 2026), JFK to Jackson Hole (June 2026)
- United: Newark–Glasgow extended through October 2026; new Newark nonstop flights to Columbia, SC and Chattanooga, TN
- LaGuardia: New nonstop to Jacksonville, FL starting February 2026
What to watch when booking
Travellers should note the seasonal nature of several of these services and check schedules for exact start and end dates. Expect demand on brand-new nonstop routes, particularly summer services to Mediterranean destinations, which could affect fares and seat availability early in the season.
Why this matters: The expansion reinforces New York City’s role as a global aviation hub and gives passengers more direct routing choices—shorter travel times, fewer connections and broader access to both international holiday spots and U.S. regional centres.
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