Originally posted by dguruswamy:
I'd suggest trying to ask for a better coach seat at the gate as well as getting on the standby list. From what I understand you will get on before the companions if it comes down to the standby list at the airport.
Actually, CO's official policy (clarified to me a few minutes ago) states :
CO Plats
CO Plat companions
NW Plats
NW Plat companions
CO Gold
CO Gold companions
NW Gold
NW Gold companions
CO Silver
NW Silver