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Old May 31, 2019, 7:31 am
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rustykettel
 
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Originally Posted by Finkface
I noticed this as well:

We can’t separate guests traveling on a companion fare into separate cabins, or upgrade you at separate times. Except for the companion upgrade allowed for our Gold and 75K elite members, both guests must use the same type of upgrade. (For example, a guest upgrade and an upgrade using miles can’t be combined.)

I don’t remember that language previously. In the past, I seem to recall posts here from MVPs saying they had been able to call in and have themselves upgraded based on their MVP status and at the same time, upgraded their companion using miles. If this is new, it seems that will no longer be allowed.
I remember that too. Found it:

Forcing MVP upgrade fare w/companion cert
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