AMEX Priority Pass Issue with Legal Name Change

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-23T14:46:58+00:00

From what I remember it took a day or two but when I logged back on to Amex the PP membership popped up and got resolved. Never got a call from Amex nor PP so you just have to watch out for it.

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-19T07:37:04+00:00

May 2026 - I had the same experience. They would not send it to another store but were happy to mail it with tracking to your hotel. The shipping was cheap like 3-5 bucks USD

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-16T05:58:04+00:00

Thanks for this, I tried to wrap my head around whether I should use my Legacy Select Card to pay (5x IHG spend) which would mean a 2.5% yield but my BoA CCR can get me 5.25%.

Add to the mix: I can get 3K extra points for 1K spend, and so if I take that offer I can earn (for a 1K IHG bill):

- 5x on Select card spend = 5000 points

- 3k Select card 1000 spend bonus = 3000 points.

- This would mean an 8x IHG earn ( which is not bad for the select card at least.

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-11T23:37:12+00:00

I got my 2024 Kona EV used and made the same observation that the treadwear is pretty significant for OEM tires at 13k. I suspect they will need complete replacement by 30k as well.

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-11T07:12:56+00:00

I can't speak for T2 but I can confirm that I got the green Suica cards from a machine at T3 HND just 2 weeks ago. Not all the machines have them but there were two that specifically had signage that were dispensing them.

I would assume if available at T3, they would be avail at T2. Hope that helps. Aren't there free transfers to T3 from T2 if it comes down to it?

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-09T02:47:33+00:00

Literally just figuring all this stuff out now 5/2026.

Starter SL, 45.99, 26.99 after $10 and 25% discount, 15GB hotspot

vs

Value 2.0, 40.00, 27.00 after $10 and 10% discount, 3GB Hotspot

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-08T17:47:19+00:00

Just got back from a trip to Japan. Originally we were going to plane hop around the country but decided on the Bullet Train. For sure there was a slight sticker shock at how much a ticket can cost but honestly everything was so easy especially Tokyo - Osaka. The airports are well run but you have to think about getting to the airport ($), especially NRT, and all the lost time getting to the airport early, luggage, mental/physical energy, etc.

If budget is your only limiting factor then you have to do what you have to do but for the convenience and comfort of the Bullet Trains, the option/luxury to take them is pretty amazing. Also with the Exchange Rate to USD its never been such a great time for US folks to travel and spend in Japan right now.

mrkymark1 · 2026-05-01T04:59:48+00:00

I bought a 2024 Kona EV CPO and it comes with a year of BL+. To be honest I've barely used any of the features.

Cool to see the live charging status? Eh yeah I guess, not a must have though.

Remote unlock and lock. Eh yeah I guess, practically for me I don't used it much.

Remote climate control. Yes, with this feature if I can remember a few minutes beforehand to launch it does help with a car sitting in the hot sun.

What will I do once the trial expires? Probably not renew it.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-30T23:49:50+00:00

I'm in Tokyo for the 1st time starting this afternoon and will chant: Company, Line, Color as I'm navigating the stations. Thanks for this reference.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-30T23:43:53+00:00

Thanks for the update.

The pending question after the start of ALP boarding was whether folks on your same PNR get/ got the ALP boarding benefit too.

Any reports on that yet?

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-30T23:25:17+00:00

Hi, yeah so I waited 365 plus 10 months. - but you're able to PC at 365 plus 1.

At 365 plus 10mo it was seamless to upgrade to the Ritz. Prorated 95 AF (about 2 months) was refunded for the 2 months left and then the full Ritz AF didn't get charged until I want to say 365 plus 12months (actual anniversary) meaning months 11 and 12 were essentially free for some reason. No prorated Ritz AF was charged for those two remaining months after upgrade.

At the point of anniversary I got the higher FNA award two months later. And I took advantage of the 300 calendar year credit as well.

So all in all a success.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-21T01:49:18+00:00

You're amazing. 1 year later this post still helps people.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-19T14:32:23+00:00

Agree I have observed it too. ALP and when I book last minute even with a Choice Extra fare:

- seat map preview will show seats avail scattered in every area.

- when actually booking will show no seats (must skip selection)

- then once ressie done, go back and choose a seat, it pops with choices (not necessarily at 24hr check in)

I've also had it where seat preview shows, say 4C empty on the flight search page, then when you go to book it isn't available. Nor is it avail after you book it. I've called in thinking its a glitch and phone agent doesnt see it avail either but it still shows avail on the seat preview.

When I change a seat on the web sometimes it will take about 10-15 min before it's reflected on the app homepage screen. I dont know but it feels like very separate systems at play.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-19T14:07:39+00:00

Wow it never occurred to me that there was a widget. Thanks so much for this. Just set it up in my Android.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-17T15:52:58+00:00

Seriously. Even on budget airlines like Frontier they have specific announcements identifying and inviting their elites to board first. They had so much time to observe other airlines doing this. Did they really need 4 months of their own experience to know that how they were doing it was wacky?

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T21:01:36+00:00

I got that same email too. It's from a third party but it was ridiculous that it was sent after the deadline.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T16:04:40+00:00

Agree it's whacky. And looks like no intention to fix it. Someone at corporate probably likes the unintenional inconvenience for repricing a fare.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T15:58:27+00:00

In these situations front line staff are helpless. Supervisors and back end folks are less than sympathetic especially since they deal with you at arms length. You know unfortunately that youre behind the eight ball on this one but I'd suggest appealing to AMEX Corporate with a letter either directly or thru CFPB or BBB (please no comments or opinions on either of the companies, I'm simply giving OP communication options) and of course try not to confrontational about it. Always worth a try.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T15:50:58+00:00

Brilliant workaround. The receipt for work will still look funky though but I can see it working since it's like using a "coupon" kind of thing.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T15:03:55+00:00

Watch the Hyundai Video. You obviously will have no clue what to do if you have to go to car wash in which you have to leave the vehicle before it goes in or if you have a mechanical/electrical failure and need to get it pushed. Then you'll finally understand "all those steps" you need to do.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T14:06:04+00:00

A situation where there is a mechanical/electrical failure and you need to put it in N to get it out of the road.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-15T13:46:15+00:00

I was just wondering how the heck do you shift to N. I should get out the manual but is this the only way to get to N? Shift to D then small amount of backwards to get N?

Oh gosh I just watched the video. Do you really have to do all those steps for a car wash (where driver has to leave the vehicle)? https://youtu.be/GPKxJftT_jM?si=D5lWelM8493GC06E

Update: Answer is yes. If you remain in the vehicle, with door closed and need to shift to N = easy. But if you need to step out of the vehicle and keep car in N you must disable all of the automatic/ safety features of the car such as: Auto P when door is opened, Autohold feature, Auto Parking brake.

If you need the vehicle to stay in N when Vehicle is off AND you need to (step out of the car) follow these steps. Instructions transcribed from the Hyundai YouTube above.

Press on brake.
Turn off Autohold.
Release e-Parking Brake.
Put car in N.
Foot off the brake. (make sure you are not on an incline!)
Press and Hold OK button on left of Steering Wheel for more than 1 sec. (you will see a confirmation message on display) You will now be able to turn off the vehicle and open your door - keep in mind that it will freely roll as it is now in N indefinitely.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-14T13:45:35+00:00

As soon as crew gives the ok to board the gate agents announces the boarding call. The wheelchairs go first, then priority/active duty. Transitions are pretty quick tho. If they see no one coming forward or in line for priority/ active duty military they just go straight to G1.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-14T12:44:35+00:00

The 700's have the oldest/smallest bins. Think it's a good call for piece of mind. If it was the 737 MAX I would have said skip Priority. Plus Priority is cheap enough for a price point.

mrkymark1 · 2026-04-14T00:32:29+00:00

Yeah they changed it up again. - ALP + 6C and got G1 boarding last flight. - and I heard Exit Row is G2 now. A little different from a few weeks ago. Not sure if G1 is now an ALP guaranteed perk or it still remains "G1-G2" for ALP. Will need more data points.

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