Originally Posted by
artrw
I'l let other chime in on the rest, but as far as I am aware it is not possible to link an award PNR with a non-award PNR.
As others have noted, the linking does not accomplish a lot, but it is definitely possible to link an award PNR with a non-award PNR. I have done it a number of times when traveling with grandchildren, when I have paid $$ for my ticket and gotten award tickets for them.