OPEN FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS(SM) EXPANDS SAVINGS PROGRAM WITH NEW AIRLINE PARTNERS
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways Are New Partners in OPEN Savings® Program; Program Has Saved Small Businesses More than $100 Million
NEW YORK, September 25, 2006 -- OPEN from American Express(SM) today announced a significant expansion of its OPEN Savings® program with the launch of airline partners Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. OPEN Savings(1) gives small business owners automatic savings virtually every time they use an American Express® Business Card to make purchases at any OPEN Savings partner.
Small business owners using any American Express Business Card can now reduce their travel expenses with an automatic 3% discount on the total cost of Delta(2) and JetBlue flights(3). In addition, Cardmembers who purchase Delta flights with the Delta SkyMiles® Business Card or SkyPoints Delta Business Card, or who purchase JetBlue flights with the JetBlue Business Card, will receive an additional 2% discount, for a total savings of 5% off the total cost of Delta or JetBlue flights.3 Available to new and existing Business Cardmembers, these discounts are Card benefits—not limited-time offers—and apply to all flights booked directly from Delta or directly through any JetBlue channel.
OPEN Savings has delivered more than $100 million in savings to American Express Business Cardmembers since 2004. OPEN Savings eliminates the need for offer codes, coupons or program enrollment and provides automatic savings from well-known brands. Savings can also be combined with other marketplace offers or volume discount pricing that businesses may already be receiving from program partners.
“Delta is pleased to expand our relationship with American Express and offer our customers an opportunity to save money for their small business while earning miles at the same time,” said Jeff Robertson, managing director of the SkyMiles Program. “Our partnership with American Express continues to add to the multiple benefits offered to our SkyMiles members worldwide.”
“By the end of 2006, JetBlue will have introduced new service to 14 new destinations that our customers who travel for business tell us are important,” said Andrea Spiegel, JetBlue's vice president of Sales and Marketing. “We are pleased to now offer our customers an easy way to save even more money when they fly JetBlue for business, through our exclusive partnership with American Express.”
“With the addition of these new partners, small businesses can effortlessly reduce their airline expenses just by using their American Express Business Card,” said Raymond Joabar, senior vice president and general manager, OPEN from American Express. “Time-pressed small business travelers who are weary of coupons or special offer codes now have a better and simpler way to save, with OPEN Savings' automatic and combinable discounts. These two new OPEN Savings airline partners can help substantially increase the millions of dollars in savings that we're already delivering to our small business Cardmembers.”
OPEN Savings is a benefit embedded within all American Express Business Cards. American Express Business Cardmembers simply need to use their credit or charge card for purchases with any OPEN Savings partner to take advantage of discounts. The savings will automatically appear on the Cardmember's monthly statement and can be tracked at www.opensavings.com. OPEN Savings discounts are calculated on the full transaction amount, including any taxes and surcharges. Terms and conditions apply.
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About OPEN from American Express
OPEN is the American Express team dedicated exclusively to the success of small business owners and their companies. The OPEN Team supports business owners with unparalleled service. With tailored products and services, the team delivers purchasing power, flexibility, control and rewards to help customers run their business. Specifically, business owner customers can leverage an enhanced set of products, tools, services and savings, including charge and credit cards, convenient access to working capital, robust online account management capabilities and savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners. To obtain more information about OPEN, visit www.OPEN.com, or call 1-800-NOW-OPEN to apply for a Card or loan. Terms and conditions apply.
American Express Company is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850.
About the Delta SkyMiles Program
The award-winning Delta SkyMiles program offers members multiple mileage-earning opportunities when flying Delta, Delta Shuttle®, the Delta Connection® carriers and other SkyTeam® airlines. Additional mileage-building opportunities are offered through more than 100 partners, including participating hotels and car rental companies, telecommunication services, and more. Delta led the airline industry by redeeming 3.3 million Award Tickets in 2005 and more than 9 million Award Tickets over the last three years. Now in its 25th year, the SkyMiles program received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 2006 Freddie Awards in recognition of its many contributions to the airline loyalty industry.
Delta Air Lines (Other OTC: DALRQ) offers customers service to more destinations than any global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 292 destinations in 46 countries. With more than 50 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is America's fastest growing international airline and is the world's leading carrier between the United States and destinations across Europe, India and Israel with flights to 29 trans-Atlantic destinations. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers nearly 400 weekly flights to 48 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles 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. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 461 worldwide destinations in 96 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.
About JetBlue
In the six years since its launch, JetBlue Airways has focused on creating a new airline category -- an airline that offers value, service and style. Based out of New York City, the low-cost carrier currently serves 45 destinations with up to 470 flights daily. Onboard JetBlue, customers enjoy roomy leather seats and 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming, the most live TV available on any airline. On flights longer than two hours, a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm) is also available. (DIRECTV service is not available outside the continental United States, however, where applicable, FOX InFlight™ is offered complimentary on these routes.) JetBlue offers customers generous brand name snacks and beverages, including freshly brewed Dunkin' Donuts(r) coffee, and delicious wines selected by the airline's Low Fare Sommelier, Josh Wesson from Best Cellars(r). On overnight flights from the West, the airline now offers Shut-Eye Service(tm), with a comfort kit designed exclusively for JetBlue by Bliss Spa and other special amenities including a "good morning" hot towel service. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.
(1) OPEN Savings(SM): Payment must be made with an American Express® Business Card. Savings will be credited to your American Express Business Card billing statement. All savings referenced are in addition to any offers made by participating companies. Participation and offers are subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply. For more information and the full OPEN Savings partner terms and conditions, please visit opensavings.com.
(2) Delta®: Valid on flights purchased directly from Delta Air Lines by visiting delta.com, calling 1-800-221-1212, or at your nearest Delta ticket counter. Savings do not apply to flights purchased through a third party. All American Express® Business Cards accounts receive 3% savings on Delta flight purchases. Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card accounts receive an extra 2% savings, for a total of 5% savings. The 3% and 2% savings will appear as separate statement credits on Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card accounts within 8-10 weeks of the original purchase.
(3) JetBlue®: Valid on flights purchased directly from JetBlue by phone (1-800-JETBLUE), online (www.jetblue.com), or at the ticket counter. Savings do not apply to Getaways vacation packages, gift cards/certificates, or to flights purchased through a third party. All American Express® Business Cards accounts receive 3% savings on JetBlue flight purchases with a maximum annual savings of $1,000 per Card account. JetBlue Business Card® accounts receive an extra 2% savings, for a total of 5% savings with a maximum annual savings of $2,000 per Card account. The 3% and 2% savings will appear as separate statement credits on JetBlue Business Card accounts within 8-10 weeks of the original purchase. ![]()


