Originally Posted by BlondeBomber

Allvest's approach seems correct and is the way I have been approaching this.

When R=0 from T-7days and space is tight, it becomes more of an issue.

Separate PNRs seem to work best but where R=0 at T-7days having both on the SE's PNR might get the upgrade for the other party (due either to SE status connection or PNR being processed as SE and in time order so E gets the upgrade first) although I have ZERO data to back this up.

I think I have another data point. When flying back from YYZ-YYC a couple of weeks ago, the agent had to do the upgrade process and since R=0 at T-7, I asked for my wife to be put on the waitlist first. I presumed that because I cleared the upgrade waitlist first that he didn't do that but now with this experience, I think he did put her on first (and he was under the impression that she would clear first if R opened up) but that my SE trumped her E.

Oh well--no big deal on these domestic/North America flights although it is nice to have the extra space--but on the intercontinental flights, I am very watchful of what goes on.