A Porter Airlines flight bound for Toronto turned back to the terminal on August 6, 2026, after crew members were unable to secure a young child in their seat during taxi, The Guardian reported.
The child was standing in their seat as the aircraft moved toward the runway. Both the parent traveling with the child and cabin crew made repeated attempts to get the child seated and belted, but none succeeded. The crew then made the decision to return to the gate, where the child and the accompanying parent were asked to leave the plane.
Porter Airlines said the situation left the aircraft in a condition that made departure impossible. "The aircraft could not take off in this unsafe condition," the airline said.
BBC News reported that the incident sparked a public debate about child safety and discipline aboard commercial flights.