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Flight Is Canceled After a Child Refuses to Be Seated
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto was canceled after a child refused to sit down and buckle their seatbelt before takeoff.
- The crew and accompanying parent were unable to resolve the situation, leading the aircraft to return to the terminal and passengers to disembark for safety reasons.
- The delay caused by deplaning and procedural requirements meant the flight missed the airport’s runway closure deadline at 12:30 a.m., resulting in cancellation.
- The airline apologized for the inconvenience and noted that affected passengers were able to fly out the following day; the exact number of passengers impacted was not specified.
