Thanks, as I mentioned I already have Marriott and CSP. For now I've decided not to go to the well too frequently with Chase, also not interested in the US Airways card unless maybe I can play a GS.

I applied for the two AA personal cards and got an approval screen. Fingers crossed that all will arrive in the mail.

Also applied for Blue Cash Preferred. Application pending review. May take some followup.

I decided it was a better to take a Gold challenge to secure status than to buy Marriott elite nights for $3000 (which can now be hopefully put toward AA 50K).