The Onion: FAA Considering Passenger Ban. “In every single breach of security in recent years, whether it was an act of terrorism or some other form of crime, it was a passenger who subverted the safety systems on board the aircraft or in the terminal,” FAA administrator Marion Blakey said. … “We realize that these new regulations would, for many air travelers, be a major inconvenience,” Blakey said. “But we feel strongly that it’s a small price to pay to ensure the safety of our skies.”