Originally Posted by RobertHanson

Yes, the explanation the CSR gave me was incorrect, but it was still really my fault. I was so focused on the AA card apps, I forgot the entire rule is not only two AA cards in 65 days. The full rule is no two CITI apps of any kind in 65 days. I had totally forgotten about my app for an HHonors card {approved} in June 2013. And I have no one to blame but myself, since this is so clearly spelled out in the Wiki.

So my second AA app, 9 days after my previous AA approval, was only 52 days after my HHonors app, and that was the reason I was denied. My bad, not Citi's at all. At least I'm no longer wondering why Citi hates me enough to turn me down while approving everyone else.

50K miles down the drain. I am Lifetime Gold with AA, but right now I feel like such a newbie.

My sincere apologies to anyone who read my previous post, and became needlessly worried the deal was over.