Montage and Marquis Jet Have Partnered To Benefit Clients Who Seek World’s Best in Accommodations & Private Aviation

LAGUNA BEACH, CA & NEW YORK, NY – (December 1, 2009) – Montage Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Marquis Jet*, the leader in private jet cards, as the luxury hotel management and development company’s private aviation partner. Their partnership presents exclusive benefits for Montage guests as well as for Marquis Jet Card Owners.

“Montage formed this alliance with Marquis Jet, a pre-eminent brand that shares our commitment to quality and personalized service, to offer our guests a proven and versatile resource for their diverse private jet travel needs,” states Alan Fuerstman, founder & CEO, Montage Hotels & Resorts. “We serve discerning clientele who want the world’s best choices for business and leisure travel.” 

“Every day, Marquis Jet Card Owners have access to the unrivaled quality, safety and service of NetJets® that allows them to take control of their time and to maximize their lives” says Ken Austin, president of Marquis Jet.  “We are excited to form this partnership with Montage Hotels & Resorts and to give Montage guests and our Marquis Jet Card Owners special benefits at these incredible hotel locations.  Utilizing the Marquis Jet Card is the ideal way for guests to visit Montage properties in a safe, easy and comfortable manner, saving precious time versus commercial travel options.” 

The Marquis Jet Card program provides access to the NetJets fleet through an exclusive alliance between the two companies. NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company (NYSE:BRKA), is the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership. NetJets manages and operates the world’s largest and most diversified private jet fleet of more than 800 aircraft, staffs the most highly trained and experienced pilots, and has the commitment and the resources to be the safest and most secure private aviation company in the world. 

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman.  Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit,  impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences.  Montage Laguna Beach, the company’s flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003.  Montage Beverly Hills, the company’s second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and is the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California.  Other properties under development include Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010, and an oceanfront resort and residences with championship golf course coming soon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. www.montagehotels.com. 

About Marquis Jet

Marquis Jet is the leader in private jet cards. Through its exclusive alliance with NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company (NYSE:BRKA), Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world’s premier fractional aircraft ownership program 25 hours at a time. The Marquis Jet Card is available throughout North America, catering to businesses and individuals who desire access to the world’s best fleet and service. Business Traveler Magazine, Executive Travel Magazine, Robb Report and Flight International have recognized the Marquis Jet Card as the number one private jet card program. The Marquis Jet Card program is operated by NetJets Aviation, Inc. or NJI, Inc. under their respective FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificates. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.MarquisJet.com or call 1-866-JET-1400. Please refer to Marquis Program Documents for more complete details.