Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
You need to be Platinum or higher to get more than one companion into E+.
YEP!
MileagePlus Premier® Platinum members and higher enjoy advance complimentary access for themselves and up to eight companions, and Premier Gold members enjoy advance complimentary access for themselves and one companion. Premier Silver members continue to enjoy complimentary space-available access to Economy Plus for themselves and one companion upon check-in.