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Press Release: Marquis Jet
May 21, 2004
NEW YORK, NY -- Marquis Jet, the global leader in hourly private jet cards, was honored in Robb Report's "Best
of the Best" annual report, on newsstands May 18th. Marquis Jet, which provides access to the world-renowned
NetJetsŪ fleet in 25-hour increments, was named "Best 25-Hour Fractional Provider" based on its exclusive
alliance with NetJets and on the many value-added benefits of the Marquis Jet Card program.
In this year's "Best of the Best" issue, Robb Report acknowledges Marquis Jet as the pioneer in offering
25-hour blocks of flight time and commends Marquis Jet for its ability to serve various types of clients ranging
from commercial first-class passengers, charter customers, fractional owners and aircraft owners. "What really
appealed to us is Marquis Jet's quality control that comes from their exclusive use of the NetJets fleet,"
said Larry Bean, editor of the Robb Report. "We're also extremely impressed with its Owner Advocacy Group,
recently set up to gauge owner satisfaction, which shows that Marquis Jet continues to remain responsive to its
owners needs."
"The Robb Report represents the best of luxury and style," said Bill Allard, Chief Executive Officer
of Marquis Jet. "Being named the 'Best of the Best' is a great honor and a great testament to Marquis Jet's
success at providing exceptional services and consistency to our expanding list of Marquis Jet Card Owners."
"Marquis Jet is time and again recognized as the best in class with consumers and competitors," said
Ken Austin, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer of Marquis Jet. "The
'Best of the Best' designation adds to a rapidly expanding list of Marquis Jet accolades. Thus far in 2004, Marquis
Jet has also received the Flight International Aerospace Industry Award for great achievements in Business/Corporate
aviation and Business Traveler Magazine named The Marquis Jet Card the "Best Private Jet Card Program".
In addition, Marquis Jet was the featured Jet Card Company on NBC's hit reality TV series, The Apprentice, playing
a prominent role in four episodes, including the 2-hour finale. The producers of the show performed extensive due
diligence on the Marquis Jet Card program and determined that we were the logical choice based on the strength
of our exclusive alliance with NetJets, our industry leading position, our exceptional and innovative product and
our commitment to premium service."
Robb Report highlights the desirability of The Marquis Jet Card value- added benefits, based on Marquis Jet having
formed alliances with only the finest luxury and travel companies, including Exclusive Resorts, Avis, Sea Ray and
Ermenegildo Zegna. As evidence of the quality of Marquis Jet's alliance partners, and a testament to the notion
that the best brands attract each other, many of Marquis Jet's partners were also selected as the "Best of
the Best" in their industry, including:
-- Best Fractional Ownership: NetJets
-- Best Residence Club: Exclusive Resorts
-- Best Fractional Ownership Club: Ritz-Carlton Club
-- Best Ocean Liners and Cruise Ships: Cunard
The Marquis Jet fleet is provided by NetJets through an exclusive alliance between the two companies. NetJets,
a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRKa) company, is the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership. NetJets owns
the world's largest and most diversified fleet of more than 500 aircraft, staffs 2,800 highly trained and experienced
pilots, and provides the world's safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions. The Marquis Jet Card
provides access to the NetJets fleet in 25-hour increments for one simple payment.
ABOUT MARQUIS JET
Marquis Jet is the global leader in hourly private jet cards, starting in increments of 25 hours. Through its exclusive
alliance with NetJets, Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world's premier fractional
aircraft ownership program 25 hours at a time. The Card is available throughout North America and Europe, catering
to businesses and individuals who desire access to the world's best fleet and service. In 2004, Robb Report, Business
Traveler Magazine and Flight International honored the Marquis Jet Card as the best in the industry. For additional
information, visit the Company's website at www.MarquisJet.com .
ABOUT NETJETS INC.
NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, is the largest provider of fractional aircraft ownership offerings
in the world. NetJets Inc. currently manages 512 aircraft. This year NetJets fractional aircraft owners will fly
over 250,000 flights to more than 140 different countries. NetJets allows individuals and businesses to buy a portion
of specific aircraft based on the number of actual flight hours they need. Owners are guaranteed use of their aircraft
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with just a few hours advance notice. Fractional aircraft ownership allows all
the convenience of owning a multi-million dollar jet at a fraction of the cost. NetJets programs are available
in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. More information on NetJets Inc. and its NetJets programs is available
through the NetJets website at www.netjets.com.
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CONTACT:
Ed James
Andy Morris & Company
212-561-7455
ed@amc-pr.com
Source: Marquis Jet