Originally Posted by
roki
I want to close out the continental card anyway, but I just purchased a ticket using it on saturday. I've already paid it off, but if I close it out before the miles post, they disappear, correct?
I don't believe that would be the case, you would get at least one more statement when closing out the account. First try to get the SWA card without closing the CO card obviously, they might give you an additional 5k or more of new credit (can use as more leverage down the road). Then after you get the SWA approved, call and cancel the CO and move the credit line to your different cards.