Originally Posted by
goldmarch
I just opened a Barclay's Aviator MasterCard. Am I likely to get priority boarding and a free checked bag for the AA flights that I had already purchased, using a different card, while waiting for this one to be approved? Is there anything I need to do to ensure this? Thanks for any advice.
There is no requirement to pay for the ticket with the card to get the benefits. The fact that you are a AA affiliated CC holder should be reflected in your AA profile. It might help to bring the card along for the first couple of flights as the flight record may not reflect your new status.