Originally Posted by
wrp96
They don't have to be on the same PNR to get the seat assignment benefits, just on the same flight in the same class. You can also call and get them added to the upgrade list with you. You don't get the baggage benefit though.
Interesting as this differs from aa.com. I know you don't need to be in the same PNR for upgrades but for seat assignments I was always under the impression you had to be.
Under both "Complimentary Preferred Seats" and "Complimentary Main Cabin Extra seats", the following statement is made: "This benefit also applies to up to 8 passengers traveling with you in the same reservation.". See
https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/aadvanta...?tab1=2&tab2=2.
I'll give this a try myself as I've been telling a companion I can't get him better seats as he wanted to book separately.