This question comes up again and again and again. What 80% of people say is to give it to the wife. Why? Is she so delicate that riding with the great unwashed in coach will permanently scar her?

A few reasons why you might give up your FC seat to a spouse or GF:

Bad back
Very Tall
Very Wide
Never sat in FC before.

All are valid reasons. However, to give her the upgrade just because she's female is just nonsense in these days of equal rights.

Perhaps I've been married too long, but we can stand sitting in different rows and even cabins for hours or even days if necessary. Last week, my wife got upgraded on both segments to SJO, while my teenager didn't (reward ticket). They switched, and each got FC for one segment. I'd recommend a similar deal with the guy and his GF if he wants to be equitable.