On a long flight from Oslo to New York, Emily sits cramped in economy, watching a businessman in business class unleash cruel tirades — first at a mother with a crying baby, then at a flight attendant, even throwing food at her. The cabin falls into uncomfortable silence. No one intervenes.

Sitting beside Emily is a quiet 14-year-old boy named Elias. After witnessing the man’s behavior, Elias calmly grabs his backpack, walks into business class, and opens a small jar of surströmming — a notoriously foul-smelling Swedish fermented fish.

The businessman, horrified by the smell, flees his seat. A flight supervisor relocates him — to a middle seat in economy, surrounded by crying babies.

Applause erupts. Elias returns to his seat, quiet and composed. The once-tense cabin transforms — passengers begin to relax, chat, and share snacks.As the flight lands, Emily thanks Elias. He just shrugs:“Sometimes people forget they’re breathing the same air as everyone else. My grandma says they need a reminder.”And Elias’s reminder? It lasted far longer than the flight.