Delta Air Lines has a new uniform policy for staff days after a social media post and a response from the airline sparked outrage.
Starting on Monday, Delta is only allowing staff members to wear U.S. flags on uniforms, the airline confirmed to FOX Business. The change comes after a July 9 social media post featuring two flight attendants wearing pins depicting the Palestinian flag, which made some Jewish passengers feel unsafe amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
“Since 2001 we take our shoes off in every airport because a terrorist attack in US soil,” X user @iliketeslas posted in a message that included images of two flight attendants. “Now imagine getting into a @Delta flight and seeing workers with Hamas badges in the air. What do you do?”
Delta’s initial response to the passenger’s post drew ire from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which captured a screenshot of it before it was deleted.
On Wednesday, we removed a reply that was not in line with our values. 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.
— Delta (@Delta) July 11, 2024
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