Delta Changes Uniform Policy After Employees Seen With Palestinian Flag Pins

Two Delta Air Lines flight attendants seen in a social media post wearing pins depicting the Palestinian flag caused an online uproar, a rogue response from a Delta employee and a change to the company’s uniform policy.The image, reposted on Wednesday, showed the flight attendants in a plane aisle with small Palestinian flag pins affixed to their uniforms. The post characterized the pins as Hamas badges.

The post prompted a wave of criticism on social media aimed at the airline.Soon after the images were published, the official Delta account on X responded in solidarity. I hear you as I’d be terrified as well, personally, read the comment.Soon after, Delta’s reply was gone.On Wednesday, we removed a reply that was not in line with our values, Delta said on social media. We strive for an environment of inclusivity & respect for all, in our communities & our planes. The employee responsible no longer supports Delta’s social channels. We apologize for this hurtful post.