Pakistan International Airlines posts controversial new Paris flight advertisement, netizens reminded of 9/11 horrors, social media users rip the airline
Pakistan International Airlines is one of the most popular air travel choices in Pakistan, and has connectivity all across the world. It only introduced its latest Paris flight route on social media with a post, that has irked social media users, ...

However, the poster may not look as decent as it sounds, according to netizens, as many are claiming that the poster is making them relive the 9/11 horrors that took place on US soil, that too involving an aircraft.
US netizens react strongly to PIA ad for Paris
The horrors of 9/11 have not been forgotten by US residents, as well as others across the globe, and taking a humorous dig to it has never been welcome. This time too, PIA's official social media handle's latest post about its Paris route was not taken in good spirit by netizens, while some made it a topic of epic humor.Many are claiming that this PIA ad for Paris was a deliberate move to gain unnecessary traction and create a hype on social media. The post has received massive traffic on social media as compared to the other posts by the airline's official handle.
PIA Pakistan Airlines advert ⬇️
— Andy Mullen (@AndrewJMullen) January 10, 2025
U really couldn’t make this up
But that’s not the bad bit
Hundreds of PIA pilots haven’t even passed a pilot exam 😬😖
Flying with them is a death trap
A death trap via the Death Cult pic.twitter.com/ktTNYWMaBh
9.11 out of 10 for #PIA marketing team. #Paris pic.twitter.com/iXMs0nR73U
— Abdul Rehman Tiwana (@GCAbdulRehman) January 10, 2025
Meanwhile, a major set of netizens are also taking the opportunity to praise PIA's advertising culture for years amid this latest ad.
Once Upon a Time in the Skies
— M (@_rehman_m) January 11, 2025
PIA was once a symbol of pride and innovation in global aviation. In the 1960s and 70s, it ranked among the best airlines in the world.
A look back on its golden days🧵 https://t.co/S9EH81kM08 pic.twitter.com/qk3dX1bRGK
There are strong reactions from the international community who is still haunted by the concept of plane crashes and terror attacks, something that shocked the world back in September, 2001.
FAQs:
Is Pakistan International Airlines in a new controversy?Pakistan International Airlines is currently in a new level of controversy surrounding its latest social media PIA ad for Paris
Is the PIA ad for Paris now a controversy?
Yes, the new PIA ad for Paris has created a new social media storm.
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