Originally Posted by
BenA
In addition to everything others have said, I think the split PNR significantly decreases the likelihood that your companion will be held accountable if you noshow for the flight.
(Also, another SEA-ROA Flyertalker? For whatever reason, there seem to be a bunch of us who are regulars on that route. Congratulations on managing to route through Detroit - my last few trips, I've been stuck going via ATL...)
Yes, split the PNR before the outbound. My Amex cert companion has SDC'ed and flown the 12:50 AM SEA-MSP while I flew the "next day" in the afternoon. No issues what so ever.
And yes I fly SEA-xxx-ROA at least 8 times a year. Go Hokies!