I checked the UpgradeMe terms and conditions, and unfortunately there isn't anything explicitly said about that.
However in general, non-status passengers on the same booking as you are usually entitled to the same seat selection privileges etc, so I'd imagine that would extend to upgrade requests because you can only upgrade all passengers on an itinerary.
Keep in mind you both need to be booked on a Freedom Economy fare or Premium Saver fare to upgrade to Business for 45,000 points.
To be safest, I'd give them a call or message them via Facebook.
Hi - had the same situation last year. I am platinum, my partner is red (his points are pooled into mine), and we were able to upgrade from Economy to Business using points from a higher based fare. I would assumue nothing has changed, but could only do the upgrade over the phone from memory. Good Luck!
if you're both on the same booking then the Gold (or plat) member can request an upgrade for both pax. "20.1.2 UpgradeMe Points flight upgrades can be redeemed by a Member for their own use or for the use of other guests. The Points used to redeem an UpgradeMe Points flight upgrade will be deducted from the Member’s Membership Account at the time of processing."
leahcimabi
leahcimabi
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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Morning all.
bl5965
bl5965
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I checked the UpgradeMe terms and conditions, and unfortunately there isn't anything explicitly said about that.
leahcimabi
leahcimabi
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 08 Jul 2017
Total posts 29
Messaged them on FB.
leahcimabi
leahcimabi
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Velocity on FB referred me straight back to the member centre.
tm
tm
Member since 03 Apr 2017
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Yes it does, recently did that for Melbourne to hong kong upgrade, myself as only gold, upgraded both tickets without an issue.
Neil R
Neil R
Member since 28 Feb 2014
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Hi - had the same situation last year. I am platinum, my partner is red (his points are pooled into mine), and we were able to upgrade from Economy to Business using points from a higher based fare. I would assumue nothing has changed, but could only do the upgrade over the phone from memory. Good Luck!
rob1984
rob1984
Member since 23 May 2011
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if you're both on the same booking then the Gold (or plat) member can request an upgrade for both pax. "20.1.2 UpgradeMe Points flight upgrades can be redeemed by a Member for their own use or for the use of other guests. The Points used to redeem an UpgradeMe Points flight upgrade will be deducted from the Member’s Membership Account at the time of processing."
leahcimabi
leahcimabi
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 08 Jul 2017
Total posts 29
The final answer - yes.