American Express Delta SkyMiles - R - Credit Cardmembers Earn Double Miles On Card Purchases Made in Utah Throughout February.

Business Editors & Travel Writers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2002

American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced that Delta SkyMiles(R) Credit Cardmembers can earn double miles on all purchases made on their Card in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah during the month of February.

"The Delta SkyMiles Credit Card flies past the other airline reward cards when it comes to offering value and benefits to our customers -- especially with great bonus mile opportunities," said Richard Quigley, vice president, cobrand marketing at American Express. "Giving double miles on all purchases made by Cardmembers in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah this February is another way we can reward our customers, support travel and showcase the value of the Card."

According to information gathered from the Utah Travel Council, it is estimated that during February 2002, Salt Lake City alone will have 70,000 visitors or more per day. Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers placing their hotel, rental car, restaurant and day-to-day purchases on the Card can earn double SkyMiles, which can be redeemed for a wide variety of Award Travel options including upgrades and Crown Room Club memberships.

"With double miles opportunities throughout Utah, we are able to truly showcase the convenience of using the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card for daily purchases and emphasize the rewarding features of the Card," added Quigley.

Year round, Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers earn two SkyMiles for every eligible dollar charged to the Card for purchases at supermarkets, gas stations, drugstores, home improvement stores, the U.S. Postal Service, wireless phone bills and Delta Air Lines through the Card's unique Always Double Miles feature(1). Cardmembers continue to earn one SkyMile for every eligible dollar charged for other purchases. Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers also receive American Express(R) Card features, including 24-hour customer service, Global Assist(R) Hotline, Purchase Protection Plan, Buyers Assurance Plan(2) and more. The Delta SkyMiles Card can be used everywhere American Express Cards are welcomed. For more information about the Delta SkyMiles Credit Card, visit: www.americanexpress.com/delta or call 1-800-SKYMILES.

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

Delta SkyMiles members earn mileage by flying Delta, the Delta Connection carriers, Delta Express, Delta Shuttle and Delta's airline partners, including Delta's SkyTeam partners. The Delta SkyMiles program offers many other mileage-building opportunities, including the Delta

SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, MCI, Nextel, EarthLink, participating hotels, car rental companies, cruise line, restaurants, flower purchases, home buying and selling.

1 Always Double Miles(SM) offer applies at qualifying stand-alone supermarkets, drugstores, gas stations, home improvement and hardware stores, the U.S. Postal Service, on wireless phone bill payments and Delta Air Lines purchases. Not valid in the departments of superstores or warehouse clubs. All standard Delta SkyMiles program rules and conditions apply. (c)2002 American Express.

2 Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, Greenbay, WI. Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of Policy AX0951 / AX0953.