Originally Posted by
chipbennett
Respectfully: we can assume, or make a logical/educated guess, but based on the published rules: I don't see any way that we know - which was the point. The Medallion Upgrades page says that partner elites are eligible for day-of-departure upgrades, both flying solo and with or as travel companions. But nowhere does that page indicate where partner elites are situated in the upgrade queue.
Given that the page used to say it was behind the medallions, I think it’s safe to assume it still
is. Why would DL secretly place rando ST elites above their own???
Another hint: it’s day of departure. The DL elites have windows.