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Canada flight cancelled after toddler refuses to put on seatbelt & parent unable to get him buckled

By the time the passengers involved were taken off, the airport's takeoff curfew had passed.

Canada flight cancelled after toddler refuses to put on seatbelt & parent unable to get him buckled

A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was abruptly cancelled after a toddler refused to buckle his seatbelt. The incident occurred when the plane was already on the runway. The accompanying adult and flight crew were unable to secure the child's safety belt, leading to the aircraft's inability to take off. Victoria International Airport enforces a takeoff curfew of 12:30am.

By the time the family was removed, the flight had exceeded its runway closure timing, resulting in the passengers having to be rebooked for the following day. Porter Airlines expressed regret for the disruption caused to other passengers.

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