Originally Posted by
NWIFlyer
Yes, that's correct. You can buy the pass in advance on AA's website if you wish, and it'll need to be in the name of one of your travelling companions.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...membership.jsp
(And apologies for the rubbish information before - I should remember to read further down the page on AA.com!)
Thanks all. Another part of the jigsaw sorted.
TS