Originally Posted by PETERPNYC

All of the pre-qual cards I have seen , had the 18 month language right on page one before you apply :

" American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles not available if you have had a Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® MasterCard® opened or closed in the past 18 months. "

To be exact from a copy and paste . I received the bonus after seeing this language a few months ago. I am not sure if the loophole is closed for all , but all these questions to Citi certainly helped close this loophole.

Many have ignored the Golden Rule . Do not call !