The Frightening State of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
A Troubling Reputation
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been banned from the European Union since 2020 due to concerns about Pakistan’s ability to ensure compliance with international aviation standards. A recent video shared by a Pakistani social media user and traveler has highlighted the terrifying conditions of the airlines.
A Firsthand Account
Ali Khan, an Instagram user, shared a video showing his experience on “one of the most dangerous flights in the world”. The video shows the dust-filled gaps on the chair, broken seat handle, and a duct-taped overhead bin. Despite being told not to record anything on the flight, Khan captured the poor conditions of the aircraft.
A Risky Flight
Khan’s video has accumulated over 761,000 views and 16,000 likes since being shared earlier this month. Users have expressed concern and shock at the state of the aircraft, with one user writing, “Watching this clip and hearing what you said about the Airlines gave me heart palpitations.”
Beauty and Danger
Despite the risks, Khan was excited to take the flight to witness the beauty of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. He wrote, “Pakistan has a troubled reputation in the world…It doesn’t help when your national carrier is also banned from an entire continent. But I decided to go on a PIA flight for the first time in over a decade to go the Northern Areas of Pakistan.”
Reactions and Concerns
Users have expressed concern and shock at the state of the aircraft, with one user writing, “Pakistan Airlines? I would never even consider, let alone get anywhere near one of their planes.” Another user commented, “I’ve flown to Gilgit with PIA…It’s one of the most beautiful flights in the world but there have been so many plane crashes along that mountain corridor!”
Conclusion
The video shared by Ali Khan highlights the frightening state of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Despite the beauty of the destination, the risks associated with flying PIA are a concern. The video serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring compliance with international aviation standards to guarantee the safety of passengers.
