On a fourteen-hour flight home to his wife and child, Toby, 35, had treated himself to a premium economy seat for some well-earned comfort—only to have his peace shattered by a pair of entitled newlyweds. When Dave, the man next to him, asked if Toby would switch seats so he could sit with his wife Lia (who was back in economy), Toby politely declined unless the upgrade cost of AU$1,000 was covered. Offended, Dave muttered a threat that set the tone for the flight. What followed was a barrage of petty antics—loud coughing, blasting movies without headphones, and an avalanche of crumbs. Things escalated when Lia climbed into Dave’s lap, turning their row into a public display of affection.

Toby eventually involved a flight attendant, listing off the couple’s disruptive behavior. The attendant, unimpressed, informed them that lapsitting violated airline policy and sent them back to economy. With calm restored, Toby enjoyed a complimentary drink and a nod of respect from fellow passengers. But the lovebirds weren’t done—they tried sneaking back up front during turbulence, only to be caught again and threatened with the air marshal. Defeated, they returned to the back. As the plane landed in LAX, Toby saw them walk off with red faces and gave them a cheeky farewell. By the time he reunited with his family, the ordeal was behind him—though the story, rich with karma and in-flight drama, was certainly one for the books.