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PIA’s Paris Flight Promo Stirs Controversy Over Sensitive Imagery

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By Web Desk Published January 10, 2025 2 Min Read
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Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) social media post on Instagram. Photo Credit: @pakistanintairlines (Instagram)
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recent social media post has sparked significant buzz.

The image, intended to promote the resumption of flights between Islamabad and Paris on January 10, 2025, featured an aeroplane approaching the Eiffel Tower with the caption, “Paris, we are coming today.” This design choice led to mixed reactions from social media users, ranging from humour to criticism, with some expressing concerns over the sensitivity of the imagery.

The post comes after the European Union lifted restrictions, allowing PIA to restart its operations in Paris. Despite the celebratory nature of the announcement, the graphic design invoked unintended comparisons to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This date is etched in global memory due to al-Qaeda’s attacks on the United States, where images of planes and buildings evoke strong emotional responses.

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Reactions on social media included humorous and critical comments. One user suggested reconsidering the graphic design, noting it appeared the plane was heading directly for the Eiffel Tower. Another pointed out the oversight in post-9/11 sensitivities, calling the situation embarrassing and questioning the choice of accompanying music. A third remarked, “Is that a threat?”

Read: PIA Resumes Direct Flights to Paris After Four-Year Hiatus

The PIA’s social media post episode underscores the importance of contextual awareness in promotional content, especially in an era where visual representations can trigger past traumas.

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