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Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled Due to Child's Seatbelt Refusal

Aug 8, 2026
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Aug 8, 2026 21:30
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 attempts by both the parent and crew to secure the seatbelt, the child remained unrestrained.

## Safety and Procedural Delays

Due to the safety risk, the crew decided to return to the terminal. This decision initiated a series of procedures, including deboarding the passengers, retrieving their luggage, and refiling necessary paperwork. These steps took considerable time, and with the airport's runway closing at 12:30 am, the flight could not depart as planned.

## Impact on Passengers

As a result of the cancellation, passengers had to stay overnight in Victoria. They were able to leave on another flight the following day, August 7. Porter Airlines issued an apology 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 individual was restrained by crew and passengers until the plane landed safely. These events underscore the critical importance of adhering to safety instructions during flights.

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