Originally Posted by
david7031
Thanks again to everyone for all your help.
I did call AC once more, 3 days before the planned flight. The agent was unable to find the PNR, but was able to find the itinerary with the E-Ticket number. She again said that I shouldn't worry, because the ticket governs everything. Although I didn't feel great about this, I decided to wait.
THIS- eticket number is the key to all of this IME. I have had what appear to be valid PNR's to all the agents who checked them that in fact had no ticket attached- something you only find out when you try to check in...