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Porter Airlines flight cancellation in Victoria

Overview

A Porter Airlines flight traveling from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto was canceled after a child refused to sit in their seat and fasten their seatbelt. The incident occurred while the aircraft was taxiing toward the runway. Despite efforts by the flight crew and the parent to secure the child, the safety requirement could not be met, as the child reportedly appeared frightened and attempted to hide under the seats.

The crew returned the aircraft to the terminal to allow the family and their luggage to disembark. This process, along with the time needed for new documentation, caused the flight to miss the 12:30 a.m. runway curfew at Victoria International Airport. Approximately 132 passengers on flight PD444 were stranded overnight, though the airline apologized and rebooked them for the following day.

The incident has sparked debate regarding aviation safety and parental responsibility. Aviation safety expert Lia Tuso noted that unrestrained children can become ‘projectiles during turbulence,’ posing a risk to everyone on board. Conversely, passenger Aryeh Kozuch observed that the child appeared to be experiencing ‘significant fear rather than being unruly.’

Entities

Victoria International Airport · Porter Airlines · Toronto · Aryeh Kozuch · Transport Canada

Timeline

13 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 31 sources
Porter Airlines flight cancelled in Canada after child refuses seat belt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a child refused to wear a seat belt, forcing the plane to return to the terminal and missing the runway closure deadline.
14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 67 sources
Porter Airlines flight canceled after toddler refuses to buckle seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was canceled after a toddler refused to buckle their seatbelt, forcing the plane to return to the terminal and stranding passengers overnight.

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