So did the FA actually ask to see their boarding passes or did she just accuse them of taking the seats? I have to admit that it would have been great to see them all make their way (carry-ons, coats, bags, etc.) through the cabin back to their seats in coach (or pay for the difference in fares). I can imagine the faces of their neighbors in coach that had spread themselves out a wee bit since hey "there's no one next to me now." The complete embarrassment of the shuffle to the back would have been a great lesson. I would have bet the next time hubby said to the wife "Sshhh, just sit down", he would be wearing a handbag welt for a week.

Great post.