Milano Cortina 2026: Delta Unveils Team USA Aircraft and Launches Exclusive Olympic Packages

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Airline celebrates milestone with custom livery, special SkyMiles experiences and renewed commitment to Team USA

With 100 days to go until the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Delta Air Lines is marking the countdown in style. The airline unveiled a custom Team USA aircraft livery and introduced exclusive SkyMiles Experiences packages offering members the chance to attend the Games in Italy.

A new livery takes flight

Delta revealed its latest Airbus A350 design honoring the athletes representing Team USA. Created by Art Director Alex Brannon and Delta’s in-house agency Window Seat, the aircraft features 26 stripes symbolizing 2026, inspired by Milan’s landscapes and forward motion. The process took more than a year, involving five designers and over 70 shades of paint.

“Our Team USA livery represents excellence, resilience, and the drive to keep climbing,” said Alicia Tillman, Delta’s Chief Marketing Officer. “It’s a visual promise of the world-class experience we aim to deliver as we carry athletes, families and fans to Milan.”

The aircraft will begin international service later this year, flying from Delta’s U.S. hubs to key destinations worldwide.

Exclusive SkyMiles experiences

Delta also announced once-in-a-lifetime travel packages for SkyMiles Members to attend Olympic and Paralympic events in Milan and Cortina. Available via auction on the SkyMiles Experiences platform, the offers include event tickets, hotel stays and airport transfers — from the Opening Ceremony in Milan to the Paralympic Closing Ceremony in Cortina.

The team behind Team USA

As the Official Airline of Team USA, Delta manages the complex logistics of transporting athletes, families, and equipment to the Games. Operations teams coordinate every detail — from oversized sports gear to seamless connections — ensuring that every competitor arrives ready to perform.

“Supporting Team USA is a meaningful mission for our entire Delta family,” said Richard Cox, Senior Vice President of Airport Customer Service. “Behind every flight is a team dedicated to helping athletes reach gold.”

Inspiring the journey

Delta’s roster of athlete ambassadors will serve as storytellers throughout the Games, embodying the airline’s values of determination, unity, and purpose.

With 100,000 Delta employees powering the effort, the airline reaffirms its role as the “Team Behind the Team,” connecting dreams, destinations, and the enduring spirit of the Olympic Games — one journey at a time.