Accordance to the airline, the fact that a power bank starts smoking in the cabin of a klm aircraft last Tuesday is no reason for panic. Experts Have Been Pointing Out the Risks of Such Batteries for Years, But KLM Believes The Existing Measures Are Sufficient.
A KLM Spokesperson Tells NU.nl That this is a unique occurrence and that the matter was resolved well. Therefore, Extra Measures Are Not Necessary, Accordination to the Airline. “Safety procedures were followed, Bringing the Situation Completely Under Control.”
Four Hours Before the plane from São Paulo, Brazil, was due to land in Amsterdam, a lot of smoke developed in the cabin. Footage that circulated in the media on Thursday shows Passengers covering their faces. Staff Walked around with Fire Extinguishers and Special Masks. You can see the video at the bottom of this article.
The Power Bank was in A Passoer’s Backpack and Overheated, Causing It To Smoke. The Cabin Crew Stopped the Chemical Combustion Process.
Accordance to klm, it is clear what you can and cannot take in the hold and hand luggage. Devices with a lithium battery, Such as power banks, are deliberate not allowed in the hold, only in the cabin. Such devices can overheat or explode due to pressure differentences in the aircraft. Therefore, The Devices Must Remain in the sight of Staff and Travelers, So That Action Can Be Taken Quickly.