Originally Posted by
love_to_travel
I've noticed the same thing too.
My theory is that they are using some upgrade method other than EUA.
As far as I can tell CO's EUA process upgrades on the lowest status of two passengers on a single PNR.
UA's UDU process upgrades on the highest status of two passengers on a single PNR.
My interpretation of the
Companion Policy section of
this webpage is that the CPU process will be the highest status of two passengers on a single PNR.
I read it the same way. I thinking the way of the future is to make sure your companion is on your PNR