Originally Posted by
Calculon
Guess I have it wrong, sorry. So the companion can be upgraded to First without a GGU even though they have no status (so would not normally qualify for an instant upgrade)? I assume this is due to the Gold-and-higher "companion upgrade"? I always (wrongly) assumed that didn't come into play until the window opened.
Correct. As a Gold or 75K you can upgrade yourself and one companion if traveling on the same reservation. To be upgraded at the time of booking the flight must show U availability (for two people), and you must book the appropriate fare class as show by clicking Gold Upgrade (or 75K if that is the case). This includes your companion who is traveling on a companion coupon.