American Express Launches Private Jet Charter Program For Platinum(R) Card and Centurion(SM) Card Members

Card Members Can Book Private Air Travel and Earn Double Membership Rewards(R)

Points When Using the Platinum Card and Centurion Card From American Express

NEW YORK, July 19 /PRNewswire/ --

American Express today introduced the Private Jet Charter Program for Platinum Card and Centurion Card members. The Program is available through a relationship with the air charter service provider Le Bas International. This new benefit enables Card members to book private air charters that cater to their schedules and specific travel needs. Also, Card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards Program, who book air travel through the Private Jet Charter Program receive double bonus points -- up to 30,000 points -- for each booking.

"When we explore adding new Platinum Card and Centurion Card benefits and services, the sky's the limit -- especially when it means that we can fill a special need for our Card members," said Richard Siemborski, vice president of Platinum and Centurion Travel Services for American Express. "The Private Jet Charter Program provides our Card members and their guests with the ability to fly directly to all major airports, as well as to thousands of airports that are not serviced by commercial airlines."

Le Bas International works with more than 5,000 approved operators and airlines worldwide to offer its international service. With customer service personnel in both Europe and the United States, Le Bas International provides personalized service 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet all of its customers' travel needs.

The Private Jet Charter Program includes a variety of aircraft types that can accommodate as few as two passengers or as many as 400. Booking air travel through the Program starts at $5,000.

For more information about the American Express or the Private Jet Charter Program, visit http://www.americanexpress.com/platinum or call 1-866-297-8785.

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance, and international banking.