Originally Posted by mnmag

I think you know that answer here -- if the 'friends/companions' aren't/or weren't on your same original PNR -- they are on their own -- in terms of whatever baggage allowance applies to them, according to their individual status. Obviously, this is definitely the case of any friends that happen to be flying with you. After all, if one could extend their elite privilege baggage allowance on any friends that happen to be flying with them -- the airlines would be collecting very little revenue there!

That said -- you are entitled to check the number of bags, fee-free, up to what you are allowed -- no problem!^