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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by 12dasani
1. If I were to split the PNR (call in to do it) today after booking on one PNR, does the "invisible" upgrade list prior to T-24 also "link" our names such that my companions would inherit my 1K status? Thus, we'd be able to avoid the need for a PZ4 block to open for us to clear were we on the same PNR while also having the companions inherit the 1K status?
Yes, assuming you first apply the instrument and then split the PNR.

Originally Posted by 12dasani
2. If we were to book separate PNRs to begin with, I know within T-24, the companions (no status) would be at the bottom of the list (but given the R booking fare, ahead of non-GS in Y). But, how is the list ordered prior to T-24? Is it just FIFO independent of status based on upgrade request timing for PZ?
The list order is substantially the same for both lists. The only potential difference is ordering within the same status and fare class group. If you are on separate PNRs originally, the companions will be listed according to their status.
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