Originally Posted by
guv1976
I am not aware of any change to the policy that the free (domestic only) checked-bag allowance afforded to credit-card holders is based simply on your AAdvantage account number's being in your reservation record. Form of payment is irrelevant.
There are people in this thread stating it both ways. I thought having the card was enough, but some are saying that you have to actually charge a portion of the ticket on your AAdvantage card.