Let's hope this one clears it up:
Prior to departure day:
- If SE and basic on the same PNR, both will get SE priority on the reservation waitlist and you will only clear if there are 2 R seats and you're next on the list.
- If SE sponsors a basic on a seperate PNR, the basic member will NOT get SE priority on the reservation waitlist.
Airport waitlist:
- EVERYONE clear according to their own status. There's no such thing as guest of SE ranking higher than guest of E.
And we have a very comprehensive audit process in place especially since the introduction of eUpgrades so the chances of a GA jumping the list is very very unlikely.