Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a child refused to wear a seatbelt while the plane was taxiing. The crew returned to the terminal, but the flight could not be rescheduled before the airport's curfew, forcing all passengers to stay overnight.
Why it matters
This incident illustrates the strict safety protocols in aviation and the logistical challenges airlines face when dealing with non-compliant passengers.
The airport was closed by the time the incident was resolved, forcing passengers to travel the following day. Photograph: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/AP The airport was closed by the time the incident was resolved, forcing passengers to travel the following day. Photograph: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/AP Airline industry Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt Flight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failed
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt .
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