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Delta Limits Flight Attendants' Flag Pins to U.S. Flags Only

Policy change follows controversy over Palestinian flag pins and aims to create a uniform standard.

  • Delta's new policy restricts flight attendants to wearing only U.S. flag pins.
  • The change was prompted by a social media incident involving Palestinian flag pins.
  • Delta apologized for an inappropriate comment made by its official account regarding the pins.
  • Flight attendants and advocacy groups criticize the policy as limiting personal expression and failing to address harassment.
  • A petition has been launched calling for the policy's reversal and better protections for staff.
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