Maybe someone will share an obvious workaround that I am missing but I really would like to be able to purchase a mileage redemption ticket and paid ticket in the same reservation to be able to access elite benefits across both tickets. As an example I am flying to Calgary for work and am taking my daughter. Had to purchase my paid ticket first and then add a separate ticket for my daughter with miles. Then spent awhile trying to get her in the same seats as me (Premium not allowed but the Boise desk did move us both into elite seats at least). My daughter is not eligible for first class or premium class upgrades like she would be if she was under my reservation.

Does anyone know if this enhancement is on Alaska IT's roadmap? United has an option to use miles to offset cost on paid tickets and Marriott allows for mixing paid and redemption days in the same reservation.

Thank you!

DuckFlyer