Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman Select Marquis Jet as Exclusive Private Jet Partner

NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Neiman Marcus Group, comprised of the renowned Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman retailers, and Marquis Jet(SM), the leader in private jet cards, today announced an alliance providing their respective clientele with a broad range of exclusive benefits. The Companies' shared dedication to providing distinctive product and superior service were a key driver to forming the alliance.

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The Marquis Jet Card program provides the convenience, quality and safety of NetJets(R), the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership, 25 hours at a time. InCircle members who purchase their first 25 hour Marquis Jet Card will receive a co-branded Marquis Jet / InCircle Jet Card that will provide many special benefits, beginning with 100,000 InCircle points. Going forward, Neiman Marcus / Bergdorf Goodman and Marquis Jet will participate in a number of joint marketing programs benefiting their respective clientele, including special event access and exclusive in-store and online offers.

InCircle members will also have the unprecedented opportunity to redeem points for flight hours via the Marquis Jet Card program.

"We have studied Marquis Jet and NetJets attention to detail as it relates to safety, security and customer service and it is clear that our companies are a great fit together," said Michael Crotty, vice president, Neiman Marcus Stores Marketing. "We are excited to have created a co-branded Marquis Jet / InCircle Jet Card program - a program unlike any other in high-end retail - that we can provide to our InCircle members."

"For 100 years, The Neiman Marcus Group has been known for exceptional personal service, attention to detail and innovative product selection and marketing. Their unwavering dedication to their customers has yielded a very loyal, affluent client base that looks to Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman to select for them the best products available," said Ken Austin, executive vice president of Marquis Jet. "We are extremely honored to be selected by The Neiman Marcus Group for this inventive program that will greatly benefit Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman's best customers as well as our own Marquis Jet Card Owners."

The Marquis Jet fleet is provided by NetJets through an exclusive alliance between the two companies. NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, is the worldwide leader in fractional jet ownership. NetJets owns the world's largest and most diversified fleet of more than 670 aircraft, staffs 3,000 highly trained and experienced pilots and provides the world's safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions.

ABOUT MARQUIS JET

Marquis Jet is the leader in private jet cards. 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 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 NetJets International, Inc. under their respective FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificates. For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://www.marquisjet.com/ or call 1-866-JET-1400.

ABOUT THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP

The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Direct Marketing segment. The Specialty Retail Stores segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both online and print catalog operations under the Neiman Marcus, Horchow and Bergdorf Goodman brand names. Information about the Company can be accessed at http://www.neimanmarcusgroup.com/.

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