Everybody is making a big deal about 1st class. We dont' know that they bought the tickets. They could have been a gift... OR... for those of us who travel on business a lot.. we know they could have been upgraded by Continental based on frequent flier miles.
I don't care what he "bought." Sounds like the wife made a big deal about nothing (probably brought on by the unlimited booze they throw at you) and she had a DIVA moment. BIG FREAKIN DEAL.