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Delta Reveals 'Distinctly Delta' Uniforms With Missoni Accessories for 2027 Rollout

Wear trials in 2026 will prioritize employee comfort with certified fabric safety.

Overview

  • The four-line program, produced with Lands' End, was shaped by feedback from 65,000 uniformed employees across airport, in-flight and technical operations.
  • Collections span above- and below-wing teams, a dedicated Red Coat line, and a new Elite tier that unifies premium service roles with subtle widget jacquard detailing.
  • The design returns to Navigator Navy, Boarding Burgundy and Runway Red, revives the wrap dress, and adds a Powerful Pink option worn each October in support of BCRF.
  • Accessories include Missoni-designed scarves, ties and pocket squares, with Bombas supplying branded black socks for frontline staff.
  • Delta cites STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certification for all pieces and will preview the prototypes on a 20-hub tour before wear-testing begins in summer 2026 and a systemwide transition in 2027, following scrutiny of the 2018 Passport Plum line and a recent appeals court ruling upholding summary judgment for the defense.