Originally Posted by
schuepbach
- GS can upgrade a companion with an instrument (PlusPoints or miles) from Economy to Business / First when flying on a paid premium cabin fare, even if PZ or PN is not available, as long as J > 3 after upgrade processed. Companion needs to be ticketed in W class or higher on international cash fare itineraries, or ticketed in X/XN for upgrades from award tickets. The passenger being upgraded must be a GS, or the sponsoring GS must be flying on the same flight.
Does this work if I'm flying on a mileage ticket in polaris? Or does it need to be cash ticket?
It does say "paid premium fare," so I would guess no, but you may get lucky...