Blankets. Business and first-class flights offer comfort items like blankets during the flight. You must leave them on board when you're leaving the plane as they can be reused.

No, you cannot keep Delta Air Lines blankets. They are considered part of the airline’s inventory and are meant to be reused.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Official Policy

Delta’s blankets, along with pillows, are collected by flight attendants at the end of the flight (or during the final cabin clean-up before landing on longer flights). They are laundered and restocked for future passengers.

What Happens If You Take One?

While flight attendants typically collect them, taking a blanket is considered theft of airline property. It’s unlikely that a crew member would chase you through the airport, but it is against policy. The cost of replacing these items is factored into airline expenses, and removing them contributes to waste and operational costs.

Exceptions: What You Can Keep

Delta clearly distinguishes between reusable amenities and complimentary comfort kits. Items you are allowed and even encouraged to keep include: Delta Comfort+ and First Class Amenity Kits: The kits themselves and their contents (like socks, eye masks, lip balm, and earplugs) are yours to take. Disposable Items: Single-use items like sealed headphones (even if unused), napkins, and plastic cups are disposable and can be taken. “Bedding” on Long-Haul Flights: In Delta One (business class) on international routes, the higher-quality duvet, pillow, and mattress pad are often designed as single-use for hygiene reasons and are typically left on your seat. It’s standard practice to take these with you when you deplane, and flight attendants will not collect them. When in doubt, you can always ask a flight attendant, “Is this