Canadian flight halted after child refuses seat belt, sparking safety debate

Porter Airlines canceled a Victoria-to-Toronto flight after a young child stood up and would not buckle their seat belt, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal and passengers to be rebooked for the next day. The crew and accompanying parent reportedly could not secure the child, and safety experts defended the decision to prioritize passenger safety, arguing unrestrained passengers can become projectiles; the incident has reignited online debate over how airlines should handle traveling families and enforce rules.