In an incident that has sparked heated discussions regarding child safety and conduct on commercial flights, a Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a young passenger refused to wear a seatbelt. The incident occurred on August 6, with the flight having to return to the terminal due to a "young child standing in their seat and refusing to secure their seatbelt". The aircraft could not take off in this condition, forcing a return to the terminal and the removal of the two passengers. Child aviation safety expert Lia Tuso explained that unrestrained children can become projectiles during turbulence, potentially harming other passengers. The incident has led to a debate over airline policies towards families with children and the enforcement of rules, with some arguing that parents should be more firm in such situations. Notably, Fox News morning program discussed the issue, with co-host Charles Hurt supporting physical discipline. However, others have pointed out that fear of flying might be causing the child's behavior. Passenger Aryeh Kozuch told CBC News that the child was scared rather than unruly, while some have questioned why the entire flight had to be disrupted for one child. Comparisons have been drawn to a 2018 incident where a father and daughter were ejected from a Southwest Airlines flight for similar reasons. As in this case, the airline involved, Southwest, cited escalating conversations between crew and passengers as the reason for removal. The issue of passenger conduct on flights, especially with regard to children, continues to be a contentious topic.