Originally Posted by
airshadow
Called yesterday to learn I had been denied. Received this email today:
Our records indicate that
you already have a Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) account with us.
Although there are a few claims to getting approval (not the actual card mind you, but at least initial approval) despite having a current account open, your experience would lead me to believe one may have a better shot at getting the card if there are no current accounts open at time of application. Closing any current accounts would at least force them to take their search one step further instead of having an obvious open account making it that much easier for them to make a denial decision.