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Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled Due to Child's Seatbelt Refusal

Aug 8, 2026
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Aug 8, 2026 23:30
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 en route to the runway when the cabin crew noticed the child standing on the seat. Despite efforts from both the child's parent and the crew, the seatbelt could not be secured.

## Safety Protocols and Cancellation

Due to safety regulations, the aircraft could not proceed with the takeoff in this condition. The decision was made to return to the terminal, leading to the deboarding of passengers and retrieval of their baggage. These procedures, along with necessary paperwork, delayed the flight past the airport's closing time of 12:30 am, resulting in its cancellation.

## Passenger Impact

Passengers had 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 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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