Originally Posted by
index411
Are these benefits tied to our AA numbers somehow? What if I don't use my Citi to buy the ticket, or use award miles? Can I still get priority boarding and a free checked bags?
American Airlines knows if you hold a credit card with these benefits because your credit card and AAdvantage account are linked (how else would you get the miles for your $pend?). It's amazing what technology can do these days!