Official Airline of Team USA
Delta is proud to be the official airline of Team USA on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
Delta’s history with the Olympic and Paralympic Games movement dates to 1996 when Delta sponsored the 1996 Centennial Olympic and Paralympic Games in its hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Six years later, the airline served as the Official Airline Sponsor of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City – another important hub for the airline. Partnering with the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, Delta also served as the Official Charter Flight Provider of the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay. In 2020, Delta announced a multi-year partnership as the Official Airline of Team USA on the road to Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, Milan Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028, where Delta is proud to bring the Games back to the U.S. and one of our most important hubs as a founding partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Customers and fans of Team USA can enjoy the spirit of the past two Games, as well as the LA28 Games, through the visual excellence of Delta’s Team USA livery aircrafts. The Team USA Beijing, Paris and LA28 custom liveries are currently flying and can be spotted at their home bases in the U.S., as well as on long-haul international routes.
The foundation of this partnership is in the alignment of values, as Delta and Team USA have a shared focus on excellence, a passion for connecting people and cultures, a drive to be the best and the continuous pursuit to keep climbing.
Athlete Ambassadors
Delta will welcome a familiar face to our Milan Cortina athlete ambassador team with figure skater Amber Glenn, who joined Delta’s athlete roster for the Beijing games in 2022. New athletes will also join Team Delta, including the ‘ShibSibs,’ Maia and Alex Shibutani, the dynamic duo who were the first ice dance team of color to medal at a Winter Games.
This year’s roster also includes a meaningful Delta family connection: sled hockey Paralympian and three-time gold medalist Declan Farmer, whose mother, Patti Farmer, proudly serves as a Delta Flight Attendant.
Joining Delta on the road to Milan Cortina are:
ANDREW KURKA
Para Alpine Skiing & 2x U.S. Paralympic Medalist
Andrew Kurka is a two-time Paralympian and gold medalist in alpine skiing who turned to the slopes after a life-changing accident at age 13. He’s since won seven World Championship medals and medaled in PyeongChang 2018, with gold in Downhill and silver in Super-G. Off the mountain, he’s an outdoor adventurer, sport pilot, and co-runs a B&B focused on accessible wilderness experiences in Alaska.
DECLAN FARMER
Sled Hockey & 3x U.S. Paralympic Medalist
Declan Farmer is a three-time Paralympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated sled hockey players in the world. A bilateral amputee who discovered the sport at age 9, he joined Team USA at just 14 and helped capture gold in his Paralympic debut in Sochi. Off the ice, he’s a Princeton graduate, a member of the USA Hockey Congress, and a passionate advocate for growing the Paralympic movement.
AMY PURDY
Para Snowboard Legend & 3x U.S. Paralympic Medalist
After losing both legs below the knee to bacterial meningitis at age 19, Amy Purdy defied the odds and became one of the most decorated Paralympic snowboarders in Team USA history. She co-founded Adaptive Action Sports, led the charge to bring snowboarding to the Paralympics, and won multiple medals at the Games. Beyond sports, Amy is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and global advocate for inclusion and the power of the human spirit.
ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR
Bobsled & 5x U.S. Olympic Medalist
Elana Meyers Taylor is a five-time Olympic medalist in bobsled and the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympic history. After transitioning from softball to bobsled, she became a trailblazer in the sport—competing with and against men, winning world titles, and making history on and off the track. As a mother of two children with hearing loss, she continues to break barriers while training for her fifth Olympic Games.
JESSIE DIGGINS
Cross-Country Skiing &3x U.S. Olympic Medalist
Jessie Diggins is a three-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated American cross-country skier in history. She made history with a dramatic gold medal finish at the 2018 Winter Games and has continued to break barriers with World Cup titles, Tour de Ski victories, and a World Championship gold. Off the snow, she is an environmental advocate, published author, and passionate mental health supporter.
BEA KIM
Snowboard & Olympic Hopeful
Bea Kim is a rising star in women’s snowboarding, the youngest member of the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe Pro Team at just 18. In her breakout 2023–24 season, she earned podium finishes and placed third overall in the World Cup standings. Off the snow, she’s a passionate climate advocate and speaker, using her voice to inspire change through Protect Our Winters and global platforms.
AMBER GLENN
Figure Skating & Olympic Hopeful
Amber Glenn is the reigning 2025 U.S. National Champion in figure skating, marking a triumphant return to the top a decade after her junior title. A vocal advocate for mental health and LGBTQ+ representation, she is the first out LGBTQ+ woman to win a U.S. title, and has done it twice - in 2024 and 2025. Glenn was undefeated in the 2024–25 season prior to World Championships, and is poised for a strong Olympic run in 2026.
DANI ARAVICH
Para Nordic Skiing & 2x U.S. Paralympian
Dani Aravich is a dual-sport Paralympian who has competed in both the Summer and Winter Games, representing Team USA in track & field, Nordic skiing, and biathlon. Born without her left hand and forearm, she’s become a world champion, media entrepreneur, and advocate for disability inclusion and gender equity in sports. Beyond competition, Dani works in sports media and leads efforts to elevate Para sport globally.
MAIA & ALEX SHIBUTANI
Figure Skating & 2x U.S. Olympic Medalists
Maia and Alex Shibutani are Olympic medalists, bestselling authors, and changemakers who broke barriers in figure skating as the first ice dance team of color to medal at a Winter Games. Known as the ShibSibs, they earned medals at every season of their 14-year career and were inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2023. Off the ice, they are advocates for education, cultural representation, and sports diplomacy, with a shared passion for storytelling and youth empowerment.
In addition to the above athlete ambassadors, Delta will also team up with aerialist skier Justin Schoenefeld – another athlete with a special Delta connection – as Schoenefeld’s mother is a long-time Delta Flight Attendant.
And Delta will welcome alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to the team as she makes her historic run on the road to Milan Cortina. One of the most decorated skiers in history, Vonn has won four World Cup overall titles and holds 82 World Cup race victories—more than any other American skier. Her Olympic gold in 2010 made her the first American woman to win the downhill event.
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Delta X LA28 Partnership
Developing the creative expression for this partnership has been a source of immense pride for our in-house creative team, Window Seat. This design symbolizes our commitment to LA28 and the Los Angeles community, establishing the visual representation of our partnership over the next 6 years.
- Maya Dukes, Creative Director, Delta Air Lines
