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Former KLM CEO allegedly ignores power bank rule, sparks onboard fire
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Curacao turned back mid-ocean after a power bank reportedly belonging to former KLM CEO Camiel Eurlings exploded, causing a fire onboard.
- The incident occurred about 5.5 hours into the flight, with passengers hearing a bang and seeing flames near Eurlings' seat in business class; he sustained minor injuries.
- The crew quickly extinguished the fire, and the plane safely returned to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, delaying the journey by nearly 11 hours.
- KLM has not officially confirmed Eurlings' involvement or presence, but passenger accounts criticize the former CEO for allegedly violating airline safety rules he once enforced.
- Power bank-related inflight incidents are increasing, with a similar emergency landing by EasyJet in May due to a fire scare caused by a charging device in checked luggage.
