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Delta unveils Olympic livery as countdown to Milano Cortina 2026 begins

By Mark Reif Oct 31, 2025 9:32 AM

Delta Olympics livery — Delta Air Lines / Delta Air Lines

This week, Delta revealed a special livery celebrating the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano Cortina. Delta’s Art Director, Alex Brannon, designed the scheme, with assistance from the in-house creative agency, Window Seat. Not only does the custom Airbus A350 have a vivid exterior, but it also has the airline’s latest interior.

A plane that celebrates the spirit of the Olympic Games

The paint scheme uses 26 stripes, symbolizing the year, while their undulating form draws inspiration from Milan’s surroundings and the city’s aspirations. “Our Team USA livery for Milano Cortina represents the journey of excellence, resilience and the drive to Keep Climbing that defines both Team USA and Delta,” said Delta’s Chief Marketing Officer Alicia Tillman. “As we prepare to carry athletes, families and fans to Milan, this livery is a visual promise of the world-class experience they can expect. It reflects Delta’s belief that meaningful journeys start with intention, and this aircraft is a symbol of that purpose in motion — connecting Team USA to their dreams and Delta to its mission.”

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Delta is the Official Airline of Team USA, meaning it handles transportation for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, their gear, families, and supporters. Athletes will travel from across the U.S., then through ATL or JFK, directly to Milan.

“Supporting Team USA on their journey to Milano Cortina is a meaningful mission that our full team takes on,” said Richard Cox, Senior Vice President of Airport Customer Service. “From the moment athletes check in to the final touchdown in Italy, our ACS teams are behind the scenes making it all happen — coordinating oversized gear, managing tight connections and ensuring every detail is handled with care. It’s a massive logistical effort, but it’s also deeply personal. We know we’re not just moving bags — we’re helping move athletes to gold.”

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DELSEY PARIS Unveils ‘Alu’r’— Its First-Ever Aluminum Collection

Alur

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, iconic French luggage brand DELSEY PARIS just dropped its first-ever aluminum collection, Alu’r. Alu’r introduces an assertive, architectural silhouette with bold, vibrant color options like Pop Orange, Vibrant Pink, Pine Green, Silver, and Deep Black. Built like a vault with a brushed aluminum shell and genuine leather handles, this high-performance collection offers top-tier functional features for modern travelers.

“When we set out to celebrate our 80th anniversary, we wanted to mark the occasion with DELSEY PARIS’s first-ever aluminum suitcase collection,” says Albert Engler, Chief Design & Brand Director at DELSEY PARIS. With Alu’r, we took an architectural approach to the design, combining a brushed aluminum shell and carbon-inspired textures with modern, vibrant colors like Pop Orange, Vibrant Pink, and Pine Green. The result is a suitcase that brings together thoughtful engineering and distinctive design, turning a functional travel essential into an expression of personal style.”

4 wildlife trips worth traveling for this fall

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Sometimes the best time to experience the wild isn’t always the busiest time. Across some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations, the shoulder seasons bring their own rewards that can draw travelers in. Wildlife travel is a type of travel I’ve recently become increasingly fascinated with, and I hope to do more of it in the coming years.

Traveling in the fall for fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, more unique seasonal animal behaviors, and intimate encounters simply makes sense to me. As many safari destinations reopen for the season this fall, these five wildlife trips will get you inspiration for your next adventure.

First Look: Hard Rock is Opening a Baller Resort and Spa in Malta

Indoors, Architecture, Building

A petite rocky paradise which, as an island, is in itself a UNESCO World Heritage site, Malta’s popularity has been steadily growing. And paired with Delta’s first direct flight from JFK, today’s announcement of the Hard Rock Hotel Malta’s opening may be the perfect reason to pack your bags and explore this otherworldly Mediterranean archipelago, just south of Sicily.

As the red-headed stepchild of bigger, more popular destinations like Greece, Croatia, Spain and even Turkey, Malta offers all the perks of a Southern European holiday in a pared-down, more compact setting. Yup, you still get beautiful beaches and clear turquoise water, but you’ll also be able to explore the easy-to-traverse prehistoric temples, Roman-era remains and Neolithic carvings, as well as access thriving local traditions like its Ventian-like dghajsa boats. With its new resort, however, Hard Rock hopes to cement the island country as a more sophisticated hotspot for International travelers, offering the first combination of 5-star luxury, beach club and live entertainment.