Originally Posted by cre95

As you gathered from other’s feedback, the gifted Silver status is not worth it since it would run through end-Jan 2020. When you travel together, he’ll benefit from your status both in terms of place in the upgrade priority queue and free luggage allowance.

Note that RUC’s will expire one year from the date you choose them and you have until end Jan 2020 to select these. So depending on travel schedule, you could wait another few weeks before selecting these. Just make a note to yourself not to forget to do so before January is over.