I took a $50 Flight on a BANNED AIRLINE 🇵🇰 + Exploring Chitral

I took a $50 flight over the mountains of North Pakistan on PIA - Pakistans (infamous) national airline. Only after I booked my flight did someone tell me about all the scandals that PIA has gone through, not to mention they're banned from operating flights in the EU?
luckily I arrived in Chitral, the gateway to Kalash Valley, in one piece and was able to explore the mountain town. Getting ready for 3 days living with the Kalashi people in Rumbur village.
#pakistan #pakistantravel #kalash #airtravel #airplane #solofemaletravel #solofemaletraveler #travel #travelvlog #vlog

[@katiecaftravel]

have you flown PIA before? Should I trust it?

[@javerialaghari4361]

We flown from Karachi to Paris

[@nixtallas]

I guess there's nothing wrong with PIA technically or the skill of their pilots, it's only that they tend to be lax and break rules abroad (especially in the West) and end up blacklisted there. They are still the major national airlines inside of Pakistan and most people trust them in the country. Whenever I visit my family back home, I also use PIA within the country. But if I'm traveling internationally, long-haul, I'd rather go with Emirates or Qatar or one of those airlines.

[@Hassaan_waqas]

The reason for the ban was a political scandal, a political leader who was in power at the time said that the licence of the pilots are fake, etc. That's why it became a ban. Passing a flight test is one of the hardest things in Pakistan. PIA had the best pilots in the world that can land in any condition possible even in condition of war

[@usamakhan9212]

Hey katie, My name is Usama, I was a travel agent years ago, still book tickets for my family lmao😅, Avoid PIA, instead you can travel in fly jinnah. PIA usually delay the flight or make changing in schedule, And you got a bad luck it could crash anyway. Btw I'm from chitral, I'm chitrali. Can you give me a feed back about my village, did you like the people of chitral?

[@usamakhan9212]

Remember to visit bomborat, and kalash and if you can visit the upper chitral. Upper chitral is more beautiful and you would love it and if you want to ask anything about my village or need any guide let me know, You can stay at my aunt home if you want for your video and can see the Hospitality as well and can tell more about my village hospitality ❤ ❤❤

[@MuhammadBilal-uj7fz]

She was questioning you: are you Muslim . She was not asking for money.

[@mohsantravels4804]

😅 right

[@dclegend7824]

Blogger seems a bit ignorantly

[@usamakhan9212]

@@MuhammadBilal-uj7fz actually normally she has seen little kid in the sindh and punjab, asking for money. That's why she thought those kids are also asking for money. Basically we have created such mentality to the foreigner in sindh and punjab. I'm from chitral and I bet if you find any begger there. People take it as a bad thing and every know eachother as it's only 6 lakh peoples. That's why no one beg to anyone they feel ashamed to ask for help. Btw in our village even a begger is living a standard live actually better life than me. If they feel hungy they can eat apples from tree, fig, and 100s different type of fruits and dry fruits. We can even buy petrol in karachi lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kingk-eh7qt]

@@usamakhan9212 how lucky they are.. i guess and here i am working out of my city to get paid more and manage my study expenses to left this country for better future well now not anymore 🤫☺😅😅

[@pearl328]

​@@usamakhan9212 feels like you are 12?

[@wolverinemw1431]

9:10 The children weren't asking for money; they were asking, "Are you Muslim?" Basically they were asking about your religion

[@kheiroumjibreel259]

9:08 The girl was asking if you are a Muslim? Not asking for money

[@Baehobie]

10:17 why was the kid being so rude tho

[@aemon9890]

@@Baehobie let kids be kids

[@Artwithurwakhan]

The little girl was asking "Kya ap musalman Hain" means "are you Muslim?" They weren't asking for money

[@ayres6727]

Children should be playing outside in nature rather watching Netflix.

[@hafeez8240]

I miss those days in Pakistan. I live in US and life is very different here.😢

[@meengla]

Exactly that's what I was going to say but you stole my words. Yes, guardrails along the cliffs or walls on the roofs but Netflix or iPAD not much good during day leisure time. But this lady blogger meant well for the safety of the kids.

[@talkhan8840]

To each their own. This is their playground.

[@IhsanUllah-ow9tj]

Children are so happy to see english girl (you). The little girl is ashing , ' Are you Muslim?'

[@abdulbasit-cn9ek]

I didn't hear English accent. Sounds like American/Canadian.

[@Ishqyoussefabdul]

Is Jesus mentioned in the following verse _12 Listen to me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called. I am he; I am the first and I am the last. 13 My hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all present themselves immediately. 14 Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among the idols has revealed what will happen-that he whom I love[a] will do my will against Babylon and the Chaldeans? 15 I myself have spoken and summoned him; I have brought him, and his mission will succeed. 16 Draw near to me and hear this: From the very beginning I have not spoken in secret. From the time it came to be, I have been there. Now the Lord God has sent me and his Spirit.(Isaiah 48: 12-16)_

[@Pakistan12319]

😂she didn't asked for money (she asked are you Muslim) and she also didn't understood that you said you want money , she just replied with the English word she know

[@hassanwarisvlogs]

Your Videos are Pretty Natural.....The Reason there Weren't many Tourists was Because you went there Off-Season.... The Tourists Season is (June-July)

[@goharmian9830]

Thanks for showing the world , a western woman can walk on a street without a Male companion in chitral Pakistan without any safety concern. Love from Rancho Mission Viejo CA

[@Treats15]

Ĺ Amazing

[@yasirwaheed5224]

You need a guide from Pakistan so that he knows multiple languages of Pakistan and shows u around every place moving alone without any vehicle in cities is tough

[@cordilla7496]

they weren't asking for money, they were asking if you're muslim

[@KingQadriy]

The Little girl said "Sister, Are you Muslim??" She didn't ask for money 🤑

[@waqarapcd4102]

Children were asking you, “are you Muslim?” Children were not asking for money. Great, inspiring travel video like always and enjoy the journey. 🤩

[@mealdo1072]

10:35 she is trying to say hen not hand........lol

[@johnali287]

Chitral is the northern area of Pakistan. The children or a girl was questioning you in her native language Urdu: Kya Ap Musalman ho? Meaning: Are you a Muslim. You have decided not to use food having too much oil that is good and try to use mineral water becasue the people living there are habitual.

[@Sava93ghost]

Thanks for visiting Pakistan. You videos are amazing. Thank you for all the hard effort and hard work you put in. Travelling can be exhausting. Your a soldier. Respect to you.

[@Auditingcontent]

@Katie caf. The European Union (EU) banned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in its airspace in 2020 after it was revealed that a large number of PIA pilots-262 in total-held fake or questionable licenses. This scandal surfaced following the investigation of a PIA crash in Karachi, which killed 97 people. The inquiry raised significant concerns about the safety and professionalism of PIA's operations. It was found that many of these pilots had not passed the necessary licensing exams or had others take the exams on their behalf. In response, the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) imposed a ban on PIA flights to European countries, citing serious safety risks. The ban has remained in place for several years, as PIA continues to address the issues and rebuild its credibility. Meanwhile, 58 of the suspended pilots have since been cleared, but the majority of those implicated are still facing further investigations. PIA's ability to return to European skies depends on restoring trust with international aviation regulators through improved oversight and transparency.

[@chozusmakavelli]

i lived in Pakistan for 2 years when i was 7yrs old. we would be roaming around miles away from home, going to other local towns, villages and jungles, without any adult supervision, not even telling or parents where we were going, or where we'd been, and "they" call it dangerous. i couldn't let my 9yr old daughter roam around in England by herself.

[@nav6637]

Such a cute way you say “salaam o laikum”

[@muhammadnauman2060]

It’s so adorable the way you say Assalama alikum to the every person passing by ❤❤❤

[@fazalahmad7874]

The snow covered mountain peak which is visible from the airport and the bazar is "Terichmir" which is 33 highest mountain peak in the world.And it is considered the most dangerous peak to climb.By the way thank u so much for exploring my beautiful chitral.

[@miansarwar7568]

Welcome to PAKISTAN please enjoy this beautiful country is full of hospitality and honor it's guests and please understand PIA it's one of evergreen Airlines in the world.

[@Seagate1981]

That was such an awesome video Katie. I’ve been to these areas so I know how exactly it feels like being there in cool breeze inhaling fresh oxygen witnessing the beauty of tall mountains some even covered in snow. Those kids were excited to see you. They weren’t asking you for money but more like wanting to speak to you. Have you been to Swat yet? which is pretty close to my area.

[@sullyx5142]

She should stay at home

[@EvasBOTS]

Fair play to you Katie. I admire your bravery and wish you many adventures. Thank you for sharing your videos

[@chozusmakavelli]

and no kids should not be locked up at home glued to devices. they should be out enjoying themselves, playing, laughing and smiling like these kids are.

[@tangiwal1]

It feel good to reach Chitral by air as it keeps you away from the discomfort and horror you feel by road but one misses a lot of beautiful place like Lowari tunnel, Upper Dir, etc.

[@vlogswithrehan1446]

Enjoyed the vlog be safe looking forward to your next vlog

[@IsmaelByrd]

from about 8min to 9:30 they are asking you if you are muslim. And we ask Allah to guide you to Islam, you have a very kind soul

[@AbdullahAjmal-ll1ne]

Enjoyed it! Appreciate the effort!!❤

[@saduqahlulbait3194]

You were so kind and well mannered towards locals.Always great to see tourists like you coming here.

[@YouTubesFinest9315]

04:06 Pakistani pilots are known in the world... It was just one case and one person that you mentioned. But overall there aint any pilot like Pakistani baby!!!

[@tufailkhan632]

Chitral is most safest place in pakistan . enjoy without worries All people are humble . And innocent

[@Adamspredictions]

The people were literally catcalling her. Sahi beghairat log hain chitral ke

[@Adamspredictions]

@@MeragRealm they were not pathans. They were natives. Pathans have different complexion.

[@Adamspredictions]

@@MeragRealm ok.

[@UbaidRc-dt6iv]

Good to see ya In Pakistan , hope you are Enjoying ,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jan.99]

Indeed an excellent vid.. Enjoyed it from start to the end.!

[@LoveFromQueensNY]

Hi Katie. Nice videos I’m watching your all videos inside Pakistan that is good. From New York

[@princessjenny1156]

Pakistan International Airlines is gonna be a world's one of the best airline very soon InShaAllah ❤😊😊 just wait and watch.

[@EverestDenali]

you are brave! yeah, I grew up in asia (american now), am a guy, and would not be comfortable walking a lot of the places you do. Hats off! just wish you would take your advice and stay in the safer places

[@AmirKhanakf]

If you have planned to visit Sosoom Karimabad Chitral, surely you will enjoy there. in that adventurous region most recommended camping places are Shaghoch, Mashhad and Mochiyan ghari. have a good time in Chitral 🇵🇰

[@zoomforlife]

dont know why her walking in the streets there made me miss my childhood i am not from pakistan though i am from small town in Syria and we lived similar vibe as these kids in the video

[@khanktk7718]

I have seen some Syrian pictures, they look so much like us, Pashtuns.

[@surenoob6626]

A kind reminder: making vlogs about wine and parties may not be what most of your viewers expect from you. Try focusing on something local, like food, culture, transportation, hotels, natural sights, and their prices. Since Pakistan is 98% Muslim, not everyone visits the northern areas for partying or wine-related activities. The person who offered you wine is a local and may know how to avoid trouble, but as a visitor, you might not. This is for your own safety and to maintain the quality of the vlogs you produce. I hope you will take is positive and does not offend you. thank you

[@faizan-villagervlogs6736]

Hopefully, you will be enjoying beautiful valleys of Northern Pakistan. 👍

[@muhammadirfan19]

9:06 she is asking if you're a Muslim, she is not asking for money. "Ap Musalman he?" means "Are you a Muslim". These chitrali kids are cute and very friendly though, they love to play around with tourists.

[@muzammilimran8212]

Once PIA was a great airline, Behind Emirates Airline it was PIA, you can say PIA gave birth to Emirates

[@rdx_gaming8690]

But time flies now

[@alifarhann]

Kids were hilarious. They were just excited to see you around. They were only concerned and kept asking you if you are muslim(musalman). Hope you had a nice stay there. The local kids love visitors. I heard that some kids do ask for money but the adults who are living in northern Pakistan ask visitors to discourage them. But none of the kids which you came across in this vlog asked you for money. I just hope that your stay was memorable.

[@honestmakeupreviews8854]

Lovely video kp eploing Pakistan 👍👍🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰😊😊

[@BilalTariq79]

Nice. Despite of many flaws corruption, still many good things in Pakistan. Rich culture food traditions etc.

[@Auditingcontent]

@katie caf. "Hi there! Just to let you know, the plane you're on with PIA is either ATR 42-500 or an ATR 72-500. These aircraft are used for shorter regional routes, offering a comfortable and efficient experience. Enjoy your flight!"

[@Syed_danish02]

she was not asking for money .she was questioning you that, are you muslim?

[@nixtallas]

Hello again! 😊 Glad to see you back ! A smallish but nice intro to your arrival in Chitral. I hope we can get to visit the Kalasha area/people next ? It's been ages since I last visited there. . .

[@onlytourist]

As a Pakistani I feel so sorry for 13:54

[@davidgarners]

Thanks for sharing and stay safe Katie 👍

[@sage8327]

Katie, when you start a story, please complete it for us. For example, how did the melon you bought taste? End by telling us that you are safely back in your hotel etc. Thanks, and safe travels!

[@Learn_Mobile_Software]

they were not asking for money, they were asking if you are a muslim? .. 2nd the natural water in these areas is pure & its not unhealthy at all.. have a nice & beautiful journey

[@NaveedAhmed-x6w]

Its good to see children in their elements And their Parents not worried about where they are Seriously..........how many places do u know ,where parents are this much at ease ? And lemme tell u .. parents are not going to call them until dawn

[@hamix0137]

10:50 murgi is chicken in urdu not in chitrali, the kids were speaking urdu

[@Pakisingerschannel]

itna intezar karwaya mera bacha itni choti episode

[@saeedahmad2777_]

Lots of love😍 I hope you are enjoying your time🤍

[@thatlastkiss]

U WERE SO CUTE WITH THE KIDS 😭😭😭 IM CRYING

[@MuhammadSaeed-j2p]

Thank you for visiting our country😊

[@khalidhafeez6968]

very nice footage what camera are you using love from Canada

[@katiecaftravel]

@@khalidhafeez6968 just my phone :) thanks for watching

[@globaleyes840]

Kids were too excited to see you..! Loved the little girl she was so active in talking..

[@Aqytvlogs]

Thanks for 167 subscribers

[@MuhammadSaeed-pr6oi]

They were speaking Urdu, and were asking that “Are you Muslim?”

[@Ishqyoussefabdul]

Is Jesus mentioned in the following verse _12 Listen to me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called. I am he; I am the first and I am the last. 13 My hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all present themselves immediately. 14 Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among the idols has revealed what will happen-that he whom I love[a] will do my will against Babylon and the Chaldeans? 15 I myself have spoken and summoned him; I have brought him, and his mission will succeed. 16 Draw near to me and hear this: From the very beginning I have not spoken in secret. From the time it came to be, I have been there. Now the Lord God has sent me and his Spirit.(Isaiah 48: 12-16)_

[@Aesthetics6909]

Well come to world butiful country Pakistan ❤🎉🎉

[@Zeeshanoffical01]

Welcome to Pakistan❤❤❤

[@cutehomevlog7694]

Stay safe journey ❤ well come to Pakistan

[@hasanjamalkhan689]

Chitral is like a sneak peek to what's in Gilgit Baltistan don't get me wrong when I say this because hindu kush peaks are very beautiful!

[@nothingtoseeherelorah]

Hi i am a British born Pakistani, who really loves Pakistani and Kashmir. I wish you visit someday kashmir is a beautiful mountainous region classed as separate to Pakistan but Pakistan non the less. Xould you tell me what you thought of Pakistan and the people there?

[@alamgirkabir2244]

Hello Katie, You are so adorable. Have a safe journey. Love from Bangladesh, 🇧🇩

[@princehami]

Really liked it. Just a few things you need to know in chitral always ask for Nestle water or Aquafina water bottle only they are clean and purified waters

[@draweasywithnigz]

Water in chitral area is clean and purest unlike other pakistani cities

[@Baehobie]

11:43 I mean the ledges aren’t safe but kids should definitely not be inside and watch Netflix all the time, it’s way more healthier for them to be outside, also I doubt its unsafe for them since they literally grew up in that area and know the dangers of going too close to the ledges.

[@Hasan.0000]

Hey alot of people here will try to say Hi to you. They aren't catcalling. Cat calling is extremely rare in Pakistan. You can ask Pakistani girls.

[@WalkingAccountant]

Chitral is almost like Kandy or Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. The place looks amazing.

[@hasanjamalkhan689]

You can say so but kandy and nuwara eliya are hilly but not mountaneous

[@hasanjamalkhan689]

correct me if i am wrong

[@ShujahHaider-b6y]

ماشاءاللہ بہت خوب جناب ویری نائس بیوٹی فل ❤❤❤❤❤ So sweet and so super pretty queen 💞

[@lahoreaskari2651]

Awesome. But I feel like this vlog went so fast Lol. Plz make it a little longer.

[@katiecaftravel]

ok, just for you

[@lahoreaskari2651]

@@katiecaftravel Awww, thank you so much Katie. Greetings from Lahore :)

[@W140MercedesS600]

9:10 she is asking if you are a Muslim They are very cute kids.

[@navidanwaar]

Additionally, when kids ask if you are Muslim and you respond by saying they are asking for money, it makes you a liar. If you didn’t understand the language, why mislead people with a wrong description? Traveling is about the journey, and it often involves embracing the quirks of the airline. You should excuse the entire Pakistani nation instead of making sweeping generalizations about our experiences. It's essential to approach these situations with a more open mind."

[@Baehobie]

You are doing too much, it was a simple misunderstanding. “Makes you a liar” wtf are you stupid 😂. 10:17 the kid was being rude but of course you won’t say something about that smh

[@HaseebBhatti-p9n]

Why the Hell are you taking that flight when it’s banned and writing it big on the thumbnail. You are insulting our Country for the sake of some views .

[@jansharifie7954]

11:40 these kids climb up the Eucalyptus tree to cut the tree branches, a Eucalyptus tree is 100-150 feet tall.. imagine that..

[@bilalhussain8707]

She was asking you, are you Muslim ? She was not asking for money 😂

[@mohsantravels4804]

Have a safe journey hope you enjoy hospitality of ❤ Pakistan ❤

[@khizerishtiaq]

You'll find hunza and skardu even more breathtaking

[@Fusianwnw]

They are part of India

[@sulemanilyas5757]

These kids are safe ✨

[@meerubtariq4826]

1st 🖤

[@saksham2525]

It's unfortunate to see how some children in Pakistan are being raised with limited exposure to the world, focusing mainly on religion. It’s even sadder when they try to impose their beliefs on non-Muslims, as seen in one of Karl Rock's videos where a kid approached him for conversion. Religious schools (madrasas) should teach respect for other faiths, recognizing that not everyone in the world is Muslim. Pakistan needs to rise above religious divisions and prioritize education, development, and tolerance if it wants to move forward. This constant focus on religion is holding them back from true progress.

[@MursleenMamoon]

dude are you crazy, she was greeting everyone with salam kids were curious if she is muslim or christen because of that

[@draweasywithnigz]

Ur wrong!!!

[@Mahiytgaming600]

on 9:03 she Ask ap musalman hain which means Are you muslim ? she's not asking for money

[@ChaiAurChaizaa]

Junaid Jamshed and his wife died on 7 December 2016 when PIA Flight 661 crashed in Havelian. The flight was en route to Islamabad from Chitral. He was in Chitral for a Tablighi Jamaat mission and was returning to Islamabad

[@ChaiAurChaizaa]

was a Pakistani singer-songwriter, television personality, fashion designer, actor, engineer, and preacher. Jamshed first gained nationwide and international recognition as the vocalist of Vital Signs. Their 1987 album, Vital Signs 1 included the hit singles "Dil Dil Pakistan", and "Tum Mil Gaye". The commercial success of the album helped develop Pakistan's rock music industry.

[@faraznaqvi1113]

This airline used to be the best in the world back in the 60s and 70s☹☹

[@Sanjay32691]

I salute you guts to travel to pakistan as a solo traveller.

[@binhilabi]

Bro. Pls watch bold and bankrupt vlogs. U can conpare ur country here. She is in village and he was in metro city Delhi. Deklo kiya haal. Hai.

[@draweasywithnigz]

Safer than india where girls are raped

[@niazikhan456]

2:13 😂 how that was man in background looking at your food.

[@TalalMairaj]

great vlog, btw kids don't know about netflix or ipad in side areas, all they knew about is the nature, animals and moutains etc😁

[@MohdAsghar-fb2ji]

Most Welcome to Pakistan dear u are so look beautiful And plz pak lahore karachi and islamabad citys ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@DawoodAbbas-l2k]

You should try the Islamabad to Skardu flight. It has amazing snow capped Mountain views! Next trip maybe.

[@chozusmakavelli]

the real reason they banned PIA was so everyone uses their airlines instead. there are millions of Pakistanis all over the world flying too/from Pakistan, the pia flights were they most packed in most airports.

[@slimkhalifadogg]

15:40 a jelly roll 🙌

[@Iqbalhussain-l3i]

Welcome to Pakistan lovely girl ❤ god bless you from skardo

[@kingisking5543]

Mamm please apload videos on a daily...and love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤❤abbottabad ❤

[@maazmasood2049]

PIA was the best international airline in past but politicians ruined it's success and some added 1000 employees for 36 aircraft. It sad that tourists are discussing the scandal of a nation.

[@A4Ahmad-t2r]

Children says Are you a Muslim 😂❤ ap musalman han ❤