Originally Posted by standbyalldtime

Fixed that for you. Once the door closes, everybody that has an boarding pass with an assigned seat in a particular cabin has just as much right to be there as anybody else. That is official airline policy. If you think the travel policy is too generous, then either work for or marry somebody that also works in the industry.

Now, if any passenger (non rev or not) is legitimately disruptive or rude, by all means alert a flight attendant. Otherwise, stop being jealous of others and count your own blessings in life.