Originally Posted by
AAExPlat
It sounds like OP booked the ticket for his spouse only and is NOT traveling? If so, the charge for E+ is correct since the inheriting of mileage donor status is dead since earlier this year (as it should be btw).
This is absolutely correct. If OP and spouse are both traveling, then E+ is free for both. If spouse is flying alone, the 1K benefits do not transfer and E+ must be paid. No premier benefits are transferable unless the elite member is travelling (as of 2015).