Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight

A Porter Airlines flight from British Columbia to Toronto was canceled after a toddler refused to buckle their seatbelt, making the aircraft unsafe for takeoff. The refusal led to the flight returning to the terminal, and due to the airport’s curfew, the flight was ultimately canceled. Passengers were forced to stay overnight and were rebooked on a flight for the following day.

• Porter Airlines flight 444 was canceled due to a toddler refusing to buckle their seatbelt.
• The refusal made the aircraft unsafe for takeoff, leading to the flight’s return to the terminal.
• An airport takeoff curfew prevented the flight from departing later, resulting in its cancellation.
• Passengers were stranded overnight and rebooked for a flight the next day.
• The airline requires children under two to use a child safety seat or restraint device.