As per http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage-pre-consolidation/1313352-citi-aadvantage-credit-card-free-checked-bag-questions-issues-consolidated-16.htmlAA# should be on reservation 7 days prior to travel, if i booke say 2 days before won't the benefit apply?
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The benefits will and should apply, However as per the terms, if for some reason it does not... You may not have what to go on in terms of disputing the transaction.
It did apply