Delta changing uniform policy after controversy over Palestinian flag pins [Video]

A new Delta uniform policy will go into effect on Monday just days after the airline received criticism on social media over their response to multiple flight attendants wearing pins of the Palestinian flag.

Starting on Monday, employees of the Atlanta-based airline will no longer be allowed to wear pins representing any country or nationality besides the United States.

In a obtained by USA Today about the change, a Delta spokesperson said the new policy was a step “to help ensure a safe, comfortable welcome environment for all.”

Backlash to Delta’s comments on Palestinian flag pins

The controversy began on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, after the account “i like teslas” tagged Delta in a post with photos of two flight attendants wearing small pins of the Palestinian flag.

“Imagine getting into an @Delta flight and seeing workers with Hamas badges in the air. What do you do?” the post read.

In a now-deleted response, Delta’s social media account said they were looking …