Mayo Clinic Provides Emergency Services Coordination to Marquis Jet Card Owners

Marquis Jet Card Owners Have Access To World-Renown Resources Wherever They May Be And At All Times

New York, NY (June 10, 2004): Marquis Jet, the global leader in hourly private jet cards, today announced that as a result of the alliance between NetJets and Marquis Jet, NetJets and Mayo Clinic are extending the benefits of the Mayo Clinic Executive Travel Response? program to Marquis Jet Card Owners. Marquis Jet Card Owners and guests will now have access to a wide range of top medical-related services. All benefits are available effective immediately in the Marquis Jet Card U.S. program.

This unique program offers Marquis Jet Card Owners access to medical support from Mayo Clinic while they are on a NetJets aircraft or at their destination anywhere in the world, 24-hours per day. Highly trained and experienced critical care flight nurses and physicians are a phone call away, offering the security and value of the very best medical assistance for Marquis Jet Card Owners and their traveling companions wherever they may be and at all times.

“By NetJets extending these extraordinary benefits to Marquis Jet Card Owners we have created another example of our ability to provide our Jet Card Owners with the best service in the world,” said Bill Allard, president and chief executive officer of Marquis Jet. “The safety, health and comfort of our Marquis Jet Card Owners are always our primary concerns.”

“Mayo Clinic has a long history in aviation medicine,” says David W. Claypool, M.D., of Mayo Clinic, medical director for Mayo Clinic Executive Travel Response. “The Mayo Clinic Executive Travel Response program is an example of how Mayo Clinic combines trusted medical information, clinical training expertise and multi-discipline physician and allied health professional resources, all coordinated to serve our highest priority – our patients.”

*ON-THE-GROUND SERVICES – “ASK MAYO CLINIC”:

24-Hour Medical Resource Line* – This is designed for NetJets and Marquis Jet Card U.S. Owners who have medical concerns and need information from a well-respected and reliable source, anywhere in the world. Marquis Jet Card Owners will receive a dedicated Mayo Clinic telephone number printed on the back of their Mayo Clinic Executive Travel Response wallet card. This telephone number provides access to free telephone consultations with Mayo Clinic medical professionals for immediate, detailed assistance to determine when and where to seek medical attention worldwide. Mayo Clinic nurses and doctors provide self care recommendations, arrange emergency medical transport, and help coordinate medical care appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year no matter where you may be in the world.

Emergency Coordination – In emergency situations, “Ask Mayo Clinic” may coordinate with local hospitals, doctors and other emergency services to ensure that Owners receive necessary medical care.

On-Board Equipment and Crew Training – All NetJets aircraft are stocked with Mayo Clinic-designed medical kits that include basic medical supplies such as bandages, gauze, and aspirin as well as emergency oxygen and an automatic external defibrillator. Each kit also contains a descriptive manual to assist in administering first-aid. All NetJets crewmembers are required to complete initial, as well as annual recurrent comprehensive training on the use of this equipment.

In-Flight Medical Advice and Diversion Recommendations – In a medical emergency, unless action by the flight crew is necessary, Mayo Clinic will be contacted immediately. A dedicated number connects NetJets flight crews with Mayo Clinic emergency medical specialists who are available 24 hours a day/365 days a year to provide comprehensive information regarding treatment. Mayo Clinic critical care nurses and physicians provide medical oversight and make diversion recommendations if they determine it is essential to treat the patient on the ground. The final decision on where to divert the aircraft is made by the flight crew and the Marquis Jet Card Owner. Mayo Clinic may also help to coordinate arrangements for immediate emergency medical assistance that can even meet the plane when it lands.

Access to Mayo Clinic for Personal Exams – Marquis Jet Card Owners can get assistance in scheduling annual personal exams with Mayo Clinic by calling the dedicated “Ask Mayo Clinic” telephone number (Owners are responsible for all costs associated with examinations and actual care received at Mayo Clinic).

An Ambulance in the Sky – For an additional cost, Mayo Clinic will arrange for medical transportation and evacuation services on a custom aircraft (not a NetJets aircraft) that is fully equipped with all medical emergency equipment and emergency medical personnel. It is virtually an ambulance/emergency room in the sky and is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

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 who desire access to the world’s best fleet and service. In 2004, Robb Report, Business Traveler Magazine and Flight International have honored the Marquis Jet Card as the best in the industry. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.marquisjet.com or call 1-866-JET-1400.

ABOUT NETJETS INC.

NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company (NYSE: BRKa), provides the safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions in the world. 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 fleet is the largest and most diversified and includes 13 of the most popular business jets. Access to the NetJets fleet is also available in the form of a short-term lease, sold on an all-inclusive, pre-paid basis in 25-hour increments, through an exclusive alliance with Marquis Jet Partners. More information on NetJets, the Marquis Jet Program, and Executive Jet Management is available is at www.netjets.com.

ABOUT MAYO CLINIC

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit group practice of medicine with a reputation for excellence that has been earned over the past 100-plus years by serving more than 5 million patients throughout the world. Mayo Clinic brings together more than 2,000 physicians in virtually every medical and surgical specialty to meet patient needs.

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