April 15, 2009

FOUR PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGES ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL IN

TORONTO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto is pleased to announce that four (4) Plaza Premium Lounges are fully operational in strategic locations of Termina1 1 : US Transborder and Domestic and Terminal 3 : International and Domestic, occupying a total area of 1,500 sq.m.  We are also the appointed operator of Toronto Pearson Lounge at Toronto Pearson International Airport.  

Plaza Premium Lounge is the world¡¦s first commercial airport VIP lounge open to airport users regardless of airlines or classes of travel.  With more than 10 years¡¦ experience, nowadays it is an experienced airport VIP lounge operator.  Headquartered in Hong Kong, the network now covers 38 locations in 12 international airports, both in arrival and departure levels ¡V Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johore, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Muscat, Vancouver, Toronto.  We are also expanding to more cities in India, Middle East, Europe and the US in the next two years.  Together with the 2 lounges in Vancouver, we have 6 lounges in Canada serving our valued customers. 

Plaza Premium Lounge features cushy seating, television and soothing music, international newspapers and magazines, complimentary beverages, light snacks or a wholesome buffet spread, Wi-Fi, business services, attentive staff, and above all, peace and tranquillity.  It is a sanctuary beyond the airport crowds, a welcome haven between flights, or an office away from home. 

We have served a good number of airlines, banks, corporations over the years : Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Alitalia, ANA, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Dragon Airlines, Elal Israel Airline, Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Garuda, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean air, Mexicana, Qatar Airways, Royal Nepal, Singapore Airlines, SkyService, Swiss Int¡¦l Airlines, Thai Airways, United Airlines, WestJet.  ABN Amro Bank, American Express, Bank of East Asia, Bank Muscat, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, China Merchants Bank, Citibank, Diners, DBS Bank, Maybank, Priority Pass, Taipei Fubon Bank, United Overseas Bank; Guillivers, Servisair, Viator, etc.

With the combined forces of Greater Toronto Airport Authority, an innovative and aggressive airport authority and Plaza Premium Lounge, an experienced airport lounge operator, we are confident that the synergies brought by us will enhance the user-friendliness and reputation of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and most importantly, render the greatest convenience and enjoyment to our valued passengers who will remember a pleasurable stay in Toronto Pearson International Airport.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Christina Li, Lounge Manager ¡V Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto (647) 669 2673 christina@plaza-network.com

American Express Platinum Card members can now relax in style at the new American Express Members Lounge at Pearson Airport

TORONTO , April 15, 2009 ¡V American Express and Plaza Premium today announced the launch of a new members-only lounge for American Express Platinum Card members at Toronto ¡¦s Pearson International Airport .

The American Express Members Lounge, which officially opened today, is a private lounge reserved for select American Express Cardmembers. The lounge overlooks the Domestic wing of Terminal 1 and is conveniently located immediately to the right of the security gate.

¡§Frequent air travel is a way of life for many of our premium Cardmembers,¡¨ said Trevor Van Nest, Vice President of Consumer Card Marketing at American Express Canada. ¡§Our products offer a number of benefits, such as the Platinum Lounge Benefit, that make travel hassle-free and much more enjoyable.¡¨

Cardmembers can share this benefit with their travelling companions by redeeming Membership Rewards points for airport lounge guest passes.

¡§Our lounges offer travellers a comfortable and convenient place to relax and catch up on business before their flight,¡¨ said Song Hoi See, Chief Executive Officer, Plaza Premium Lounge. ¡§The beauty of this lounge is that it is available to all Platinum Card members, regardless of airline and fare class.¡¨

The launch of the American Express Members Lounge at Toronto ¡¦s Pearson International Airport is one of a number of travel benefits available to Platinum Card members, including a comprehensive travel insurance package, complimentary hotel upgrades, access to hundreds of airport lounges worldwide, and travel rewards through the Membership Rewards program.

Attached please find photos from the official American Express Members Lounge launch that took place today at Toronto Pearson Airport .

For more information please contact:

Jolene Price

American Express

Phone: 905-474-8746

E-mail: jolene.price@aexp.com