MARQUIS JET NAMED"BEST PRIVATE JET CARD PROGRAM"BY BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE

New York, NY
January 8, 2004

Marquis Jet Card Offers 25 Hours of Flying Time On The World-Renowned NetJets’ Fleet p. This year’s"Best in Business Travel Awards"were announced in Business Traveler’s December/January issue and were overseen by independent research firm Mediamark Research Inc. Catering to busy executives, Business Traveler provides a wealth of invaluable information helping harried professionals make optimal travel choices.

“It is an honor to be named the best in our field and especially so by the readers of Business Traveler”said Bill Allard, CEO of Marquis Jet.“This award and the consistently high marks we receive in Card owner satisfaction affirms our position as the market leader in private jet card programs. Our ability to grow our business and to service our Card owners at the high level they have experienced and expect is made possible through our exclusive alliance with NetJets, the largest and most diversified business jet company in the world. The most critical success factor in this industry is owning the aircraft, and Marquis Jet is able to do this based on its NetJets relationship.”

Consistent with being named the"Best Private Jet Card Program,"Marquis Jet continues to experience explosive revenue growth, Card owner acquisition and overwhelming Card owner retention. Each Marquis Jet Card ranges in price from $109,900 to $299,900 and provides Card owners with 25 hours of occupied flight time on the exclusive NetJets fleet.

The Marquis Jet fleet is provided by NetJets through an exclusive alliance between the two companies. NetJets, named"Best Private Jet Provider"by Business Traveler, owns the world’s largest and most diversified fleet of more than 500 private aircraft. With more than 2,800 experienced pilots, NetJets is the world’s safest and most secure private aviation travel solution.

ABOUT MARQUIS JET

Marquis Jet is the global leader in hourly private jet cards, starting in increments of 25 hours. Through its exclusive alliance with NetJets, Marquis Jet provides the convenience, quality and safety of the world’s premier fractional aircraft ownership program. The Card is available throughout North America and Europe, catering to businesses and individuals that fly between 25 and 50 hours annually and desire access to the world’s best fleet and service. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.marquisjet.com or call 1-866-JET-1400.

ABOUT NETJETS

NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, provides the safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions in the world. In 2003, NetJets will fly more than 250,000 flights to over 140 different countries.

NetJets fractional aircraft ownership allows individuals and companies to buy a piece of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership, and guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours notice. The NetJets program has proven to be extremely valuable for companies that have invested in whole aircraft ownership and need NetJets to meet their supplemental lift requirements.

The NetJets fleet is the largest and most diversified including 13 of the most popular business jets in the world. Access to the NetJets fleet is also available in the form of an innovative short-term lease, sold on an all-inclusive, pre-paid basis in 25-hour increments, through an exclusive alliance with Marquis Jet Partners.

NetJets Inc. also offers aircraft management, charter management, and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management. More information on NetJets, the Marquis Jet Partner Program, and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com .