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Hertz and American Express Offer New Weekly 'Ski Freedom Rate'

29 November 1999

Hertz Teams Up with American Express with Its New Weekly $299 'Ski Freedom Rate' for a Sport Utility Vehicle and One-Day Ski Lift Ticket
    PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 29 -- Effective immediately, through
February 15, 2000 and available exclusively to American Express(R)
Cardmembers, The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest car rental
company, has announced its new weekly "Ski Freedom Rate" of $299 that includes
a Ford Explorer or similar vehicle, a one-day ski lift ticket valid at 36 ski
resorts across the country, a ski/snow board rack and unlimited mileage.
    The promotion is available at participating US locations in Albany, NY;
Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM; Bangor, ME; Boston, MA; Aspen, Colorado Springs,
Denver, Durango, Eagle, and Hayden, CO; Flagstaff, AZ; Hartford, CT;
Manchester, NH; Portland, ME; Reno, NV; Sacramento, CA; and Salt Lake City,
UT.
    In Canada, the promotion is valid at participating locations in Calgary,
Edmonton, and Vancouver.  For rentals in Canada, the "Ski Freedom Rate" is
CN$339.
    Advance reservations are recommended and black-out periods may apply.
When making reservations, customers must ask for AXSKI.
    "We're excited to offer Hertz customers and American Express Cardmembers
the opportunity to enjoy our popular 'Freedom Rate,' which we've designed
specifically for our avid ski customers," commented Frank Camacho, Staff Vice
President Marketing for Hertz.
    "American Express has worked closely with Hertz to develop an exciting,
valuable ski promotion exclusively for Cardmembers that can be accessed at a
host of locations," said Judith King-Murray, Vice President, Travel Industries
for American Express.
    Hertz' "Ski Freedom Rate" requires a Saturday night keep with a minimum of
a five-day rental.  Current arriving airline ticket may be required.
Ski/Snowboard racks are subject to availability and, rates are subject to
change without notice.
    Customers may obtain more information on this new promotion by calling
Hertz' toll-free number at 800-654-3131 or their travel agent or by visiting
Hertz' Web site at hertz.com.
    Hertz operates a fleet of 550,000 vehicles from more than 6,300 locations
in more than 140 countries.
    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, investment products,
insurance and international banking.  For more information, visit
http://www.americanexpress.com.

    Participating Resorts

    Canada
      Big White
      Marmot Basin
      Silver Star
      Stoneham Mountain Resort
      Sun Peaks

    Lake Tahoe, CA
      Heavenly Valley
      Squaw Valley

    Colorado
      Aspen Mountain
      Aspen Highlands
      Buttermilk
      Snowmass
      Copper Mountain Resort
      Steamboat Springs
      Telluride
      Beaver Creek
      Breckenridge
      Keystone
      Vail Resort
      Winter Park
      Idaho
      Sun Valley

    Maine
      Sugarloaf/USA
      Sunday River

    Montana
      The Big Mountain
      Big Sky Resort

    New Hampshire
      Attitash Bear Peak

    New Mexico
      Angel Fire Resort
      Taos

    Utah
      Deer Valley
      Park City Mountain Resort
      The Canyons

    Vermont
      Killington/Pico
      Mount Snow/Haystack
      Sugarbush

    Wyoming
      Jackson Hole
      Snow King