PIA under fire: How a ‘stupid’ Paris ad sparked a major controversy and backlash
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces a PR crisis after a controversial advertisement evoked memories of the 9/11 attacks, leading to public outrage and an inquiry into the approval process. With calls for accountability,
PIA, Pakistan’s national airline, in trouble over disturbing social media ad
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is getting a bumpy ride over a promotional graphic that appears to evoke a terror attack on Paris.
'Is It A Bird? Is It A plane? Or Is It A Threat?': Why Is PIA Under Fire For Its Latest Paris Ad
Pakistan International Airlines resumed flights to Paris after a four-year EU ban but faced backlash over an advertisement resembling a 1979 controversial design. The ad sparked viral criticism online,
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PIA extends apology over controversial Paris flight advert
Pakistan International Airlines on Friday issued an apology over a controversial post on its official X handle, celebrating the resumption of Europe flights after a four-year
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PIA issues apology after backlash over Paris flight ad
While the controversial advert has drawn significant negative attention, Khan noted that PIA's return to European markets has been well received, with flights to Paris operating at over 95% capacity. Despite the ongoing backlash, the post remains live on the airline’s official X account.
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First PIA flight to Paris in four years departs Islamabad after EU ban lifted
The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Paris in four years has departed Islamabad after a ban from EU airspace was lifted last year.
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PIA resumes Europe operations with first flight to Paris after four years
ISLAMABAD: The first direct flight from Islamabad to Paris took off on Friday as the Pakistan International Airlines resumed its long-awaited flights to Europe in more than four years, marking
Pakistan's PIA Paris flight promo revives 9/11 fear, internet asks 'was this ad made by Al-Qaeda?'
PIAs ad announcing resumed Paris flights after a four-year EU ban has sparked outrage for its perceived insensitivity. The graphic, showing a plane headed for the Eiffel Tower, drew comparisons to a 1979 ad linked retrospectively to 9/11.
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Social media trolls PIA over Paris flight ad
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed flights from Islamabad to Paris, and announced the news with an advertisement that has sparked a mixed feraction on social media. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PIA shared an image of a plane flying toward the Eiffel Tower, with the French flag appearing in the background.
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PIA resumes flights to Paris today following four-year hiatus
Spokesperson says airline will operate direct flights between Islamabad, Paris twice a week, on Fridays, Sundays.
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Roadshow marks return of PIA flights to Paris
After resumption of PIA flights to and from Europe, there has been a clear decrease in fares of other airlines operating to Pakistan, the spokesperson says.
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Pakistan Airlines Bashed Over ‘9/11 Style’ Paris Flight Ad
New advertisement campaign, launched by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), that featured an image of a plane heading towards the Eiffel Tower in Paris France, accompanied by the phrase “Paris, we’re coming today,” has sparked major international outrage due to its unsettling resemblance to the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA.