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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 Further details about the incident are available from the Toronto-based airline, which reported that the child's parent and crew were unable to secure the child in their seat, leading to the flight's cancellation.
A recent flight cancellation in Canada is making headlines. The incident occurred on a Porter Airlines flight from British Colombia to Toronto. The flight was canceled after a young child refused to buckle up before takeoff.
The plane had to return to the terminal, resulting in a delay that pushed past the airport's runway closure. Further details about the incident are available from the Toronto-based airline, which reported that the child's parent and crew were unable to secure the child in their seat, leading to the flight's cancellation.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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