Catch 22

So apparently, the attempted terrorist attack yesterday in the skies over Detroit was thwarted in part by a brave passenger who leaped over seats to subdue the terrorist's attempt to light his incendiary device.

So what's the kneejerk reaction? According to the Associated Press, it is as follows:

WASHINGTON—Some airlines were telling passengers on Saturday that new government security regulations prohibit them from leaving their seats beginning an hour before landing.

Joseph Heller could not have written something more hilarious.