I have already received the welcome letter Peter. No bonus. I SMed to ask whether the World and World Elite are considered the same product. The response was that ANY aadvantage card makes you ineligible. I was referred to the T&C (cardmember agreement) on the website, which does not have language relating to the bonuses.
I honestly don't remember which link I used. Either #12 or #15.
Regardless, I'll close it now and move on to another CC. My mistake and I'm ticked at myself for paying closer attention. I need to get a better tracking system of open/close for all the cards we have.