Originally Posted by
masamune
I am flying somewhere with a companion leaving on the same date, but returning separately on different dates. For the flight out where we are together, how can I use the SWU so that the companion is tied to me on the waitlist with my status? Is this at all possible? Booking one-ways is not an option.
Call AA and have them listed as your companion on the outbound and whether you are willing to split if only one seat opens up (getting two at the same time is tough, but doable). You can also gift a SWU for their return, but their status would factor in.