Originally Posted by
lrdpenn
I think she was either 1 or 2, an EXP with fewer LPs than you
You were 1.
They asked for a mileage upgrade at the airport which bumped them up to 1 and 2, but said they didn’t want to split up.
With only 1 seat you (#3) get the upgrade.
Only 1 companion can inherit status for upgrades so #12 is either a coincidence or someone else in the party who had their own status, probably a gold.
You're so good at this! This is one of those fun AA mysteries I'm often trying to figure out while traveling, and outside of FT, I only have a handful of friends who'd have any idea what I'm talking about.