Porter Airlines canceled a flight from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto, Ontario, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt and could not be secured by the parent and cabin crew. As a result, all passengers were forced to remain overnight in Victoria.
Rescheduled Flight Details
The replacement flight departed Victoria International Airport (YYJ) on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:49 p.m. local time. According to flight-tracking service FlightAware, the flight arrived in Toronto early the following morning at 6:16 a.m. local time on August 8.
Child Safety Seat Regulations
Porter Airlines mandates that infants under two years old use a child
safety seat or restraint device during flights in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. Transport Canada strongly recommends approved child restraints for all stages of flight to ensure maximum safety, particularly during unexpected turbulence. The airline requires passengers to purchase a separate seat if traveling with a child restraint device, as Porter does not provide car seats or similar equipment onboard.
The inability to secure the toddler according to these safety requirements led to the cancellation, reflecting the airline’s commitment to regulatory compliance and passenger safety protocols.
The cancellation affected all travelers on the flight, who were rebooked on the next
available departure. None were able to leave Victoria until the evening of August 7.
