<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sbm12:
I do this somewhat frequently, as I have status and my regular companion doesn't.
When checking in online, it will ask if you want to upgrade (only for the person w/ status). If you say yes it will split the PNR, keeping the original PNR with the companion and giving the elite/upgrade passenger a new PNR.
You then have to request the companion upgrade at the airport (either gate or PC).
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Thanks for that piece of info. Much appreciated.