A Porter Airlines flight could not leave Victoria, Canada, on 6 August. The plane was going to Toronto. A young child stood on the seat and refused to wear a seat belt. The parent and the plane workers tried to help, but the child did not sit down safely.

The plane returned to the airport building. The airline asked the child and the parent to leave the plane. The delay lasted too long, and the runway closed after midnight. The airline cancelled the flight and moved the passengers to another flight the next day.

The airline said the plane could not fly safely with the child standing. A child safety expert said a child without a seat belt can hurt themselves or other people if the plane moves suddenly. Some people said airlines must follow safety rules. Others said children may feel afraid on planes and need more help.