Pakistan International Airlines Reviews 164

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Review summary

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Considering 34 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the service, often citing issues with delayed flights, uncomfortable seating, and a general lack of professionalism. People frequently reported poor customer service, highlighting unhelpful staff, a lack of communication, and difficulties in resolving issues, such as baggage problems or flight changes. Reviewers also mentioned concerns about the overall condition of the aircraft, including non-functional in-flight entertainment and dirty seats. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with their experience, particularly praising the hospitality and accommodating nature of some cabin crew members. These customers highlighted instances of exceptional care, such as staff providing assistance during stressful situations or going above and beyond to ensure passenger comfort. Some also noted smooth check-in and boarding processes, along with a variety of food options.

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Service

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Staff

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PIA is the poorest Airline ever i travel with. Almost 45 mints Late, uncomfortable seats, very ruddy behaving from Staff. Yesterday i travel with pK234 4Feb 2026, there they took extra money at last c... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic disrespectful staff and stupid management, making u feel hostage as if they're taking you for free. Worst mistake to fly with PIA check in staff have no manners. Just taking pay, no customer... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am extremely disappointed with the service provided by PIA on my recent flight from Multan to Jeddah. Three of my bags were not sent on the flight, causing me significant inconvenience and stres... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst worst worst airline Strongly recommend don't go for it As I was very excited and waiting for pia to reopen but I waste my time. Weakest online services working like computer 🖥️ in 1876 C... See more


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst staff

The staff give you excuses like the screen on the plane isn't working. Like what am I suppose to do . Then they turn on at then of the flight. They don't care about customers but just money

September 1, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never use PIA

Never use PIA. As a family of 7 due to fly back to UK from islamabad on the 30/08/22 they denied boarding to me and 3 of my children on the day saying our tickets had been cancelled and rescheduled for the 2/08/22. Arrive at the airport on the 2nd to be told on 1 of children's tickets had been confirmed others had not. There were also many other people there this had happened to! Absolutely no compassion from the staff and the attitudes towards people is disgusting! No available flights to UK on "chance tickets" (sit at airport in hopes other people don't show up) I have had to cancel and spend thousands of £ just to book a flight with another airline!
NEVER USE PIA!

September 3, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never book flight with them

Never book flight with them. One of disgusting airline, cancelled my flight and transferred to different airport with different dates. They just want to sell tickets on higher price, what a shameless airline.

August 1, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst airline ever

The worst airline ever, they should be banned from Europe, UK. Always advertising flights but then cancelling them at the last minute and ruined everyone's plans. I would strongly advise others to never travel with such a disgusting airline company it's a disgrace.

July 7, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PIA one of the worst airline.

Hi,

PIA have cancelled my flight from Heathrow in July and the want to move my flight two weeks forward and fly from Birmingham Airport. They have messed up my kids holidays.
This airline is a joke.

Even for my refund I have to wait 6_8 weeks according to my travel agent.
I agree with all the bad reviews, they are not trustworthy airline.

June 27, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrific airline

Horrific airline, they changed my ticket from JUNE to AUGUST. These tickets were booked 6/7 months in advance, they cancelled my ticket to resell at a higher price. Disgusting company. The flight in June is still going yet my tickets got cancelled. A family friend who booked the ticket recently paying £1000 for his ticket has not had it cancelled! STAY AWAY. I will be taking this further PIA.

June 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

0* Airline….always late

0* Airline….always late, poor food, changing times, dates and outdated planes. Only reason many people use this airline is they fly direct to Islamabad from Manchester which is easier for kids and the elderly. Apart from that it’s a joke of an airline and it’s embarrassing.

May 19, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are thief we reserved a flight…

They are thief we reserved a flight with them the next day I checked my account they charged me twice for the reserved booking I've been trying to get my refund for the last 3 years and I still don't have my money they are referring from one place to another avoid at all cost

April 15, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never fly with again first they…

Will never fly with again first they change my flight date without telling me when asked for refund when charge me cancellation fee and did not refund my money till now.no one their to respond the emails . Will never use this airline again.

February 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

worst company in the world pia

worst company in the world pia, going to make sure that no family, friends and acquaintances never use this rubbish company. if you are thinking of using them dont. they change flight dates , times route and any other thing you can think of. and worst of all they dont refund. If you are thinking of booking , you may be better off walking it to your destination.

February 18, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrific experience -AVOID AT ALL COSTS

PIA changed my flight Twice I was meant to travel at a certain date to a certain place but they altered both. No compensation and on top of that the flight (9 hours) had 0 entertainment and services. It’s not even PIA- what is wrong with them. Found out I flew with jordanian airways?? The food was bang on average. Anyways they won’t care and continue eating peoples money- as they are only direct flight choice with gene ours baggage options. So please do not fly with them it’s worth the extra money to book somewhere else. I am shocked out their downfall and will never fly again….

January 22, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PIA cancels all flights. Family stuck abroad

I really don't want to give a 1 star as this my country's airline but they have screwed us up big time.
They were using cahrted flights and all of sudden from today 1st of November all PIA flights have been cancelled. Seems like the charted airlines didn't receive their payments from PIA and pulled the plug.
I have learnt my lesson NOT TO FLY PIA.

I'm now having to buy one way tickets from another airline to get my family back.

It's a real shame to write this review but I had no choice. Real sad PIA doesn't care about their people.

November 1, 2021
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