Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Why isn't her ticket eligible for a companion upgrade? If you have separate PNRs, you must call DL. You'll have your own priority and she'll be at the bottom, below FOs but above partner elites.
This! In my experiences upgrades to SJU are quite easy even for companions. The two trips i've taken (JFK-SJU) with a companion we are 4 for 4 on upgrades 3 of which were at the T-24 window.