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Airline forced to cancel flight after child refused to sit down and buckle up
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The airline reported that the child's parent and crew tried to secure the child in their seat but were unsuccessful.
A flight cancellation occurred last week due to a young child's refusal to follow safety protocols. The child would not sit down and buckle up before takeoff, prompting the crew to return the plane to the terminal. The incident happened on a Porter Airlines flight from British Colombia to Toronto.
The airline reported that the child's parent and crew tried to secure the child in their seat but were unsuccessful. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions taken by the airline and the impact on the flight's schedule.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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