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KLM files criminal complaint against former CEO Camiel Eurlings over burning power bank

KLM has filed a police report against former CEO Camiel Eurlings after a power bank belonging to him caught fire on a flight from Amsterdam to Curaçao. The incident forced the aircraft to return to Schiphol Airport, as the airline maintains that such safety violations jeopardize the well-being of passengers and crew.

KLM has filed a formal complaint against its former CEO Camiel Eurlings following an in-flight incident involving a burning power bank. The airline stated that the incident compromised the safety of the flight, passengers, and crew, prompting an emergency return to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol during a trip to Curaçao. Although KLM cited privacy policies for refusing to confirm the passenger's identity, reports have identified the former executive and politician as the individual involved.

International aviation safety regulations strictly govern the transport of power banks, limiting them to carry-on luggage with specific capacity restrictions. These devices must be kept visible, cannot be charged, and are prohibited from being stored in overhead bins during flight. Eurlings served as KLM's leader between 2013 and 2014, making the breach of safety protocols particularly notable given his professional background in the aviation sector. The airline maintains a policy of pursuing legal action whenever passengers commit serious violations that jeopardize aircraft operations.

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