AA executive platinum member. Traveling with my spouse. Should I request SWU or companion travel for her? Which clears first? Called the exec plat line and they have no clue or simply not disclosing

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Little published benefit, but if you have any 500 mile upgrades left from before you were EP you can also use those on companions. Best for short local hops. If international agree w BA1 use the SWU

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SWU. Followed by status

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Where ru traveling? If it’s international, then use the SWU. If it’s a 2 hr flight, let the spouse sit in the back Or give your seat to him/her

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Don’t request either. Just enjoy your quiet / uninterrupted time alone in first.

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