Originally Posted by ozstamps
A non elite on a separate PNR and NOT travelling with an elite on same flight will **NOT** be allowed E+ seating IMHO.
Aye. I'm guessing their travelling back together on the same flight, even if not on the same PNR. If they are on different flights, then you are absolutely right and the only shot she has at E+ is to ask at the gate and with UA's new policy, that's dicey.