Originally Posted by
FlyingHighlander
You do need to pay with the card to get the free bags benefit. I buy all my flights with Amex, so I never get free bags.
You will get priority boarding even if you don't pay with the card. I get priority boarding every flight and I never use the card to buy the flight.
Good to know, I use amex as well for 5x. To confirm do you get priority boarding from status or the card perk (without purchasing flights on card)?