Originally Posted by
duncf
United's stated policy is to extend luggage allowance to companions of elites:
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,52649,00.html
Continental has similar info on their site. I remember reading that US has the same policy, but I can't find it now.
It'd be nice to know for sure, or I'll just have to prefer UA on transborder flights when we've got ski stuff.
According to CO baggage site, this companion free baggage check in exemption applies to CO One Pass Elite members.
Looks like US doesnt extend that benefit to companions anymore
One thing to note too, UA/US/CO doesnt offer free checked baggage for regular Y customers (except full fares)....but AC allows 1 check in baggage for free (unless you opted during the ticket purchase that you dont want check in baggage)