Do you have to transfer your balance before cancelling the credit card?

I got a credit card with a lower APR so I want to switch it over. However, I want to try and talk the other credit card company into lowering theirs so I don’t have to cancel. So is it possible to cancel a credit card before transferring funds?

refund airline ticket on credit card?

Ok as you know I want to cancel this airline ticket I called the airline it is non-refundable the date to fly was 1/15/08
I think that is kind of stupid being that the date has not even arrived anyway I put it on my credit card what are the chances I will get a refund.

Did the BMO Mosaik Mastercard cancel the 1600 airmiles promotion?

When I signed on for the BMO Mosaik westjet gold mastercard, they advertised as allowing you to fly anywhere for a maximum of 1600 airmiles. Now, on their website there is not even a mention f that plan. Have they canceled that plan without telling any of their cardholders?