ARRGGG. Called recon again. It was denied because "too many Chase applications." Does Chase have a separate rule for their own branded cards now? I did get the CSR in March, but other than that and these two, I haven't applied for any others. And I'm at 3/24 (an AU, an AmEx, and the CSR), so it can't be 5/24.
Anyway he put it through recon and needs "another credit specialist to look at it," so I should call back tomorrow.
I went through a similar process as you - immediately got the 30 day message on both. Called the status line and both were 2 weeks. Then within a few hours, they went 7-10 days.
Called recon. and eventually got one approved.
Then I called recon. for the other and was told they "wanted to see how I handled the first Southwest card before granting me the other" so I was declined.
Called recon. the next day and asked again and was told I had too many recent Chase inquiries because the Plus had been approved. I explained (white-lied?) that I wanted both cards to separate my work travel from my personal travel and that it'd be easier with two cards to get reimbursed at work. Service rep. asked if I wanted her to initiate the recon. process, I said sure.
Basically walked down the application again to verify everything and then asked if I'd be comfortable moving some CL over from my Sapphire. I said sure. Approved.
I was 3/24 before attempting the double dip (so now I'm 5/24), was 0/30 on apps, and ~760 FAKO score (hard pull showed 759 credit score).
My only advice if you call today is be ready with a reason why you wanted the two cards at once - you have upcoming domestic travel, some work some personal, etc. etc. something along those lines. Good luck!