Do you really think PIA is going to change?
During my visit to Pakistan in May, I flew with PIA from Dubai to Lahore after a layover in Dubai. I had traveled from a Central European country to Dubai with other carrier, which provided a satisfactory experience. Despite my friend's repeated warnings about choosing PIA—especially since my wife is a foreigner—I underestimated just how poor the experience could be.
The condition of the plane was shockingly bad. The walls and handrails were visibly dirty, with signs of wear and tear everywhere. One passenger even lifted their seat cushion into the air to demonstrate how terrible the condition was. Many seats had no fixed cushions at all, leaving only the bare metal structure exposed, making it impossible to sit comfortably. Additionally, the walls were smeared with black marks, likely from dirty hands and SALAN. Protecting covers over screws were broken, and several screws were visibly loose or untightened.
The flight crew, both male and female, appeared unprofessional, unwelcoming, and notably overage. The food was substandard and excessively spicy, making it unsuitable for many passengers. Unfortunately, this entire ordeal left a terrible impression on my wife, who was visiting Pakistan for the first time. Despite the lifting of the European ban on PIA, it seems no real progress has been made—everything remains as broken as it was before.
A glaring example of PIA’s lack of professionalism can also be seen on their official X (formerly Twitter) account. They proudly posted about their first successful landing in Paris after four years, but the image they shared was a non-cropped screenshot from a gallery view, complete with visible picture strips below. It was an embarrassing display of poor attention to detail, making one wonder
Matlab yaar, tum ek proper social media handler ya expert bhi hire nahi kar sakte?
ہر شاخ پہ الو بیٹھا ہے، انجام گلستاں کیا ہوگا؟
During my visit to Pakistan in May, I flew with PIA from Dubai to Lahore after a layover in Dubai. I had traveled from a Central European country to Dubai with other carrier, which provided a satisfactory experience. Despite my friend's repeated warnings about choosing PIA—especially since my wife is a foreigner—I underestimated just how poor the experience could be.
The condition of the plane was shockingly bad. The walls and handrails were visibly dirty, with signs of wear and tear everywhere. One passenger even lifted their seat cushion into the air to demonstrate how terrible the condition was. Many seats had no fixed cushions at all, leaving only the bare metal structure exposed, making it impossible to sit comfortably. Additionally, the walls were smeared with black marks, likely from dirty hands and SALAN. Protecting covers over screws were broken, and several screws were visibly loose or untightened.
The flight crew, both male and female, appeared unprofessional, unwelcoming, and notably overage. The food was substandard and excessively spicy, making it unsuitable for many passengers. Unfortunately, this entire ordeal left a terrible impression on my wife, who was visiting Pakistan for the first time. Despite the lifting of the European ban on PIA, it seems no real progress has been made—everything remains as broken as it was before.
A glaring example of PIA’s lack of professionalism can also be seen on their official X (formerly Twitter) account. They proudly posted about their first successful landing in Paris after four years, but the image they shared was a non-cropped screenshot from a gallery view, complete with visible picture strips below. It was an embarrassing display of poor attention to detail, making one wonder
Matlab yaar, tum ek proper social media handler ya expert bhi hire nahi kar sakte?
ہر شاخ پہ الو بیٹھا ہے، انجام گلستاں کیا ہوگا؟