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Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled Due to Child's Seatbelt Refusal

Aug 8, 2026
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Aug 8, 2026 20:30
Porter flight to Canada cancelled after child refuses seatbelt

## Incident Overview

A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria International Airport to Canada was cancelled after a child refused to wear a seatbelt. The aircraft had already left the terminal and was preparing for takeoff when the cabin crew noticed the child standing on the seat. Despite efforts by the child's parent and crew members, the seatbelt could not be secured.

## Safety and Procedures

Due to the safety risk, the decision was made to return the aircraft to the terminal. This initiated a series of procedures including deboarding the passengers, retrieving their baggage, and refiling necessary paperwork. These steps delayed the flight beyond the airport's operational hours, leading to its cancellation.

## Impact on Passengers

The runway at Victoria International Airport closes at 12:30 am, which meant the flight could not depart as planned. Passengers were required to stay overnight in Victoria and were rebooked on a flight the following day, August 7. Porter Airlines apologized for the inconvenience caused to the passengers.

## Related Incident

In a separate incident, a passenger on a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi attempted to open an emergency exit during descent. The passenger was restrained by crew and other passengers until the plane landed safely. These incidents underscore the critical importance of adhering to safety protocols during flights.

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