does NW automatically upgrade platinum
 

With my name, I know I should fly CO, but NW also works. Upgrade question. If there are multiple passengers linked to a platinum's ticket, does NW automatically upgrade the platinum (if seats are available)? I know CO does not, but am not sure about NW.

For multiple reservations in the same record, upgrade is done based on the lowest level. If you have silver and plat in the same rercord, upgrade will process at silver EUA window unless you split the records.

This is one of the problems with companion fares that require both people to be on the same itinerary. Under other circumstances it makes sense to have the record split.

The companions should only need to be in the same record for ticketing purposes. Once ticketed, splitting the record ought to be an available option.

You should always split your record if it is with non-elite pax. If you don't (see post above) the upgrade will not go thru.

Good Luck!

RC

I flew on tickets in past couple of months that were apparently "companion" tickets...records couldn't be split until arrived at airport on day of flight.

Only split your reservation if you are comfortable having one person in f and rest in back...some people don't like being separated while flying...and if you are like me, my wife would be sitting up front, while I as plat. would be in back!