Expanding our global reach

This summer season highlights the ongoing momentum of our partnership as each airline expands and strengthens its network:

Delta Air Lines is expanding its Summer 2026 schedule with seven new transatlantic routes, including launches from Rome-Seattle and Madrid-Boston on 7 May, Barcelona-Seattle on 8 May, followed by Nice-Boston on 17 May, Olbia, Sardinia-New York(JFK) on 21 May, Porto-New York(JFK) on 22 May and Malta-New York (JFK) on 8 June. These additions bring Delta to over 650 weekly flights to nearly 30 European destinations – across its largest transatlantic schedule in Delta’s history.

Air France will strengthen their transatlantic network, increasing services between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and key North American destinations. The airline will launch a new three-times-weekly service to Las Vegas and resume seasonal routes to Denver and Quebec City. Daily flights to Newark will double, complementing six daily services to New York JFK.  

KLM will expand their U.S. network, strengthening connectivity from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Customers can now fly daily to Portland, Oregon throughout the summer. Services to San Diego and Miami will also run throughout the full summer season for the first time.

Virgin Atlantic will boost transatlantic flying from their London and Manchester hubs, with increased daily flights to New York, enhanced frequencies to Boston, as well as extending the schedule for seasonal services between Edinburgh and Orlando.

Together, our coordinated schedules and increased frequencies shared provide customers with smoother onward connections, expanded travel options and a truly integrated transatlantic network.

For full details on routes and frequencies, please see our transatlantic network map for Summer 2026 here.

A seamless experience on the ground

Delivering a smooth and hassle-free airport experience remains central to our partnership.

Across all four airlines, customers benefit from convenient digital check-in options, mobile boarding passes and streamlined airport processes such as through checked baggage, designed to improve efficiency, reduce wait times and provide industry leading service.

Investments in lounges continue to enhance our ground experience:

• Delta’s expanding its Sky Club network and investing in the Delta One experience with its Delta One Lounge portfolio and expanding Delta One Check-Ins across all U.S. hubs 
• Air France’s upgraded global lounges, including flagship enhancements in Paris-Charles de Gaulle and a new lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
• Virgin Atlantic’s iconic London Heathrow Clubhouse has received a stylish makeover, elevating comfort and design for departing guests, and the JFK Clubhouse is next
• KLM’s refreshed Crown Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, blends Dutch design with comfort and functionality

Elevated experiences in the air

Across every cabin, our airlines are focused on delivering a high-quality onboard experience that meets the needs of today’s travellers.

From lie-flat seats and premium dining in our luxury cabins to greater comfort and carefully selected entertainment across all classes, customers enjoy each airline’s unique style alongside a shared commitment to great service.

Continued investment in cabin upgrades and Wi-Fi is helping to further enhance journeys and make for a more comfortable and connected experience. 

Traveler benefits across our network

Our joint venture strengthens loyalty opportunities by enabling customers to earn and redeem rewards across all four airlines through the frequent flyer programme of their choice.

Whether customers are members of Flying Club, SkyMiles or Flying Blue they can:

• Earn miles or points when travelling across the joint venture network
• Redeem rewards across all four airlines Receive reciprocal recognition of elite status
• Access any of the four airlines’ lounges wherever eligible customers are travelling to

In addition to these core loyalty benefits, Corporate Priority benefits further elevate the experience for business travellers. Designed to create a more seamless journey and prioritise corporate customers across the entire travel ribbon, these global benefits include:

• Preferred Seat Choice
• Priority Boarding*
• Priority Service Recovery
• Downgrade Prioritization
• Denied Boarding Prioritization

Together, these loyalty and Corporate Priority offerings ensure that frequent and corporate travellers alike enjoy meaningful recognition, consistent benefits and maximum value no matter which partner airline they choose to fly.

* Priority Boarding not available on Virgin Atlantic
 

Play and learn

We’ve launched a short interactive gallery created for you to explore our joint venture, understand the strength of our combined network and learn more about the benefits available across our airlines.

It’s a fun way to test your knowledge while discovering how our four carriers work together to redefine transatlantic travel.