Originally Posted by
sluggoaafa
...I often wish there were more FAA inspectors onboard that would give tickets to those who fail to comply, or blow off the FAs, but then we wouldn't have enough seats for regular paying pax who do comply
The FAA has about 4,500 Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) responsible for the safety of air operators, airmen and air agencies (schools and repair stations). Needless to say, they can't be on every flight. I didn't include designees in this count, they can't issue violations.