“We continually look for opportunities to add value to the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card,” said Eva Reda, vice president Strategic Alliances, American Express. “Through our relationship with Delta, we offer Cardmembers a number of superior mileage-earning opportunities, which make the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card one of the most valuable cobranded airline cards in the marketplace.”

To take advantage of the special double miles promotion, Cardmembers must enroll their Delta SkyMiles Credit Card at www.americanexpress.com/deltaenroll by Aug. 31, 2005. Cardmembers who do not have Internet access may call 1-800-615-0403.

Throughout the year, Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers earn two miles for every eligible dollar charged to the Card for purchases at stand-alone supermarkets, drug stores, gas stations, home improvement and hardware stores, the U.S. Postal Service, Delta purchases and for payment of wireless phone bills through the Card's unique Always Double Miles®(2) feature. During non-promotional periods, Cardmembers also earn one mile for every eligible dollar charged for other purchases.

The Delta SkyMiles Credit Card is accepted everywhere American Express® Cards are welcomed. Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers also receive American Express Card features, including 24-hour customer service, Global Assist® Hotline, Purchase Protection Plan(3), Buyers Assurance Plan(4) and more. For more information about the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, visit www.americanexpress.com/delta or call 1-800-SKYMILES.

Delta SkyMiles members earn miles by flying Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, Delta Connection, Delta AirElite and Delta's SkyTeam partners. The program offers additional mileage-building opportunities through SkyMiles partners such as the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, SkyMilesShopping.com, participating hotels, car rental companies, telecommunication services, restaurants, floral and gift retailers and financial, mortgage and realty services.(5)

Delta is the world's second-largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offering daily flights to 488 destinations in 87 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. For more information, please visit delta.com.

American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, network and financial services provider founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance and international banking.

(1) Enrollment required by 8/31/05. If you do not have Internet access, please call 1-800-615-0403 to enroll. Qualifying charges include all eligible purchases posted between 7/1/05 and 8/31/05. Please allow 8-12 weeks after the promotion for the bonus miles to be posted to your Delta SkyMiles account. Bonus miles for this offer are limited to 10,000 miles. This offer is available to Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers only. Cardmembers who earn Always Double Miles will continue to earn only double miles for eligible purchases. To be eligible to receive bonus miles, Cardmember's account must be active and not in default at time of bonus fulfillment. Balance transfers, Express Cash, and U.S. Savings Bonds transactions do not apply. In each year of Cardmembership your mileage earnings are limited to $60,000 of eligible spending ($100,000 for Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers, unlimited for Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers), not including bonuses. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/skymiles. Delta, SkyMiles, and the Delta logo are registered service marks of Delta Corporate Identity, Inc.

(2) Offer applies at qualifying stand-alone supermarkets, drugstores, gas stations, home improvement and hardware stores, the U.S. Postal service and on Delta and Song purchases. Not valid in the departments of superstores or warehouse clubs. Offer applies for wireless phone bill payments only. To pay your wireless phone bill automatically using your Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, please call your wireless service provider. Offer applies to qualifying Delta or Delta Connections® flights taken with the purchase of a fare that is eligible for frequent flyer mileage credit. Offer applies to Delta Vacations® packages but not other all-inclusive packages. This feature is not available to Delta SkyMiles® Options Credit Cardmembers.

(3) Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, Green Bay, WI. Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of Policy AX0951.

(4) Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, Green Bay, WI. Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of Policy AX0953.

(5) Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. Partners subject to change. Other restrictions may apply. Offers subject to change without notice.

Contacts:
Monica Beaupre
212.640.2653
Monica.Beaupre@aexp.com

Desiree Fish
212.640.4761
Desiree.C.Fish@aexp.com