Order of operations to get multiple bites at the bonus
So having read through the last few pages of this thread, one thing I am not sure about-- if I have never had a Hilton card from Amex before, and I apply for and receive the bonus for the Aspire, my understanding is that I would still be eligible for other cards in the family (e.g. Ascend and regular)?
If my understanding is correct, then if I later apply for the regular card, get whatever welcome bonus is on that card, should I expect to receive upgrade offers for that card to Ascend/Aspire? Same for Ascend to Aspire? Or does it only work if I first have the regular card, wait for an upgrade offer, then apply for and receive the bonus for the Aspire, then accept any upgrade offers?