Key facts
- Porter Airlines flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled on August 6, 2026.
Flight cancelled after child refuses to fasten seatbelt
IN SHORT
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, B.C. to Toronto was cancelled after a toddler refused to buckle their seatbelt, leading to the family's deplaning and the flight's subsequent rescheduling for the following day due to airport runway closure.
Key Numbers
12:30 AMairport runway closure time
10:49 AMrescheduled flight departure time
6:16 AMrescheduled flight arrival time
Who's Involved
Porter Airlines
carrier that cancelled flight PD444
toddler
unruly child who refused to buckle seatbelt
parents
attempted to secure the child
crew members
enforced safety regulations
↳ Why This Matters
This incident underscores the critical importance of passenger safety regulations on flights, demonstrating how a single individual's non-compliance can lead to significant disruptions, including flight cancellations and stranding numerous passengers.