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Porter Airlines flight cancelled after child refuses seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled on Thursday after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal. Crew members and the…
The Story in Brief
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled on Thursday after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal. Crew members and the child's parent could not secure the seatbelt. Removing the passenger and luggage, and re-filing flight plans, took until after the airport's 12:30 am runway closure, leaving passengers stranded overnight. The airline apologised and arranged a flight the next day; flight-tracking data showed the plane departed Friday evening and reached Toronto early Saturday.
The Indian Opinion
Some blame the parent, others the airline. But safety rules exist for a reason: no takeoff with an unrestrained passenger. The airline followed protocol, but the resulting chaos for other travellers suggests a lack of contingency. Could Porter have isolated the family or used a crew member to assist? The next similar incident will test whether airlines have learned to plan for the unpredictable.
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