Porter Airlines Victoria-Toronto flight cancelled after child stood on seat, refused to wear seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a toddler refused to sit and wear a seatbelt, creating an unsafe takeoff condition. The crew returned to the terminal, and the resulting delays caused the flight to miss the airport's operational curfew.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict safety protocols in aviation and the logistical challenges airlines face when dealing with passenger non-compliance.
Porter Airlines staff confirm they recently cancelled a cross-country flight after a toddler stood on a seat and refused to wear a seatbelt, preventing the airplane from taking off.
According to a statement issued by the company on Sunday, the incident happened at Victoria International Airport in British Columbia on Thursday.
The statement said the airplane left the terminal and went to the airport’s runway. As the aircraft was getting ready to take off, it said the young child “was standing in their seat and would not secure their seatbelt.”
“Attempts by the accompanying parent and crew to address this were unsuccessful,” the statement said.
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