Delta Changes Uniform Policy After Employees Seen With Palestinian Flag Pins
What did the Delta flight attendants wear that caused uproar?
The Delta flight attendants wore pins depicting the Palestinian flag, which caused an online uproar when a social media post characterized the pins as "Hamas badges1." This led to a change in Delta's uniform policy, banning employees from wearing pins representing any country or nationality besides the U.S.
How were the pins mischaracterized in the social media post?
The pins were mischaracterized in the social media post as "Hamas badges" when they were actually small Palestinian flag pins affixed to the flight attendants' uniforms3. This misrepresentation led to a wave of criticism aimed at the airline and prompted a response from a Delta employee, which was later deleted and apologized for by the company.
What was the initial reaction on social media to the pins?
The initial reaction on social media to the pins depicting the Palestinian flag worn by Delta Air Lines flight attendants was an uproar, with some users characterizing the pins as "Hamas badges" and criticizing the airline for allowing such symbols4. This led to a response from a Delta employee in solidarity, which was later removed, and an apology from the company.