Originally Posted by
Often1
Pax are just a slice of life. Jerks everywhere = jerks on aircraft.
If it's really bad and FA intervention doesn't help, ask FA to have Captain request the flight be met by law enforcement on arrival to deal with assaultive pax.
This sums it up nicely. I shouldn't be surprised that FA involvement was required here, but I am. I tend to feel that personal space extends upwards and downwards within the dimensions of the seat, but I'm willing to give latitude with respect to the armrests, as long as folks are willing to share.