Originally Posted by
sdsearch
When you log in to aa.com, it should show you somewhere as a cardholder. That's what entitles you to the benefits, not whether you used the card to buy the tickets.
That's great news! It does show I'm a cardholder and my AAdvantage number is linked to my reservation. I wonder why the AA rep told me otherwise (perhaps it was because I called when I had just received my card). Anyway, glad to hear I should still get the benefits when I check in for my flight.