Data Point:
-I am currently a Barclay's Silver Aviator card holder
-I applied for and was approved for the Citi Globe and the 90K SUB
-Once applied/approved, my card arrived in four business days
-My credit limit was nearly doubled with Citi
I have had no issues using my new card. I'm no fan of Citi but they seem to be doing things the smart way it seems. I will give them a chance. (Gosh, I will miss Barclay's!)