Originally Posted by FlyWorld

If I get the Citi Aadvantage credit card, do the benefits (such as free first bag) apply to a flight that has already been booked (and therefore was not paid for with the card)?

I've read the terms for the card. It clearly says that:

"For the benefit to apply, the CitiŽ / AAdvantageŽ card account must be open 7 days prior to air travel AND reservation must include the primary cardmember's American Airlines AAdvantageŽ number 7 days prior to air travel. "

This implies that I can get the card now, for a flight in January, that was already purchased with a different card, and the benefit applies.

Asking here because it seems too good to be true.