Originally Posted by
emattalexander
How do I use my AAdvantage cards to get priority boarding then? Can I just flash either of the cards at the gate when I board?
Have your travel agent add your AAdvantage number to your reservation when it's booked. Alternatively, you should be able to add it yourself on the AA website once the TA has booked it using the confirmation number.
You can't just show the card. I'd bet that lots of gate agents have no idea what cards give priority boarding.