Porter Airlines cancelled flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto after a child would not remain buckled in their seat, CHEK News reported.
“After the aircraft left the terminal and proceeded to the runway for departure, a young child was standing in their seat and would not secure their seatbelt,” — Porter Airlines.
The accompanying parent and flight crew tried to resolve the situation but were unsuccessful.
“The aircraft could not takeoff in this unsafe condition, so the crew elected to return to the terminal and have the passengers disembark,” — Porter Airlines.
Returning to the terminal, disembarking passengers, retrieving baggage and refiling the flight plan delayed preparations. The flight could not depart before Victoria airport’s runway closed at 12:30 a.m.
“We apologize for the effect this had on other passengers, who were able to depart on a flight the following day,” — Porter Airlines.
The airline did not disclose how many passengers were affected or provide further details about the child and accompanying adult.
