I had another question/thought on SWU strategy. I am on a flight with 2 family members. I am EP. They have no status. Should I use SWU on their two tickets if/when things open up or should I also use on my ticket (strategy may be to get "upgraded" to next cabin based on my status (go to PE as example). THen have the other two tickets got SWU upgraded and we leave my daughter in PE whil emy wife and I go to business with SWU.
Or does SWU work based on status when it opens up and I risk not getting anything if the EP holder is not on SWU list with his ticket?