IN the past few years the ONLY place that asked for my Triple A card is the Four Point at EWR. When I could not find it they wanted to charge me a different rate! (I did find it buried under lots of other shiny cards.)
Many times I just show the card to save the question of asking for it.
AAA is also good for discounts at Lenscrafters and Payless Shoes and other places (I believe the Circle Line NYC takes it too.) The hotel savings and the discount at Lenscrafters pays for the annual membership.
I have AAA Plus for the free towing as a passenger in a car. WHY?
I never learned to drive