Originally Posted by
WWGuy
... not via the FA ...
Which increases the probability of you getting kicked off the flight since all someone has to do, with corroboration with others overhearing your 'up close confrontation', is make the case that you have a confrontational, violent personality and that you pose a danger to others.
I've seen that happen on a couple carriers -- American and JetBlue.
Not worth it. Just get it mediated by an FA.