United Airlines faces criticism over flight attendant’s Palestinian flag pin: How company responds amid growing backlash August 27, 2024 at 10:41PM

A United Airlines flight attendant's display of a Palestinian flag pin and keffiyeh during a flight from Chicago to Newark has drawn criticism. While pro-Israel advocates argue such symbols should be off-duty, the airline maintains its policy permitting flag pins to indicate language skills or personal pride, fostering a broader discussion on political symbols at work.