AmEx President hosts live chat November 20

New York, Nov. 17, 2008 -- On November 20, 2008, from 3:00 -- 4:00pm EST, Charles Petruccelli, President, American Express Global Travel Services, will host a special Live Chat Event through the newly created online community www.BusinessTravelConneXion.com (BTX).

For the first time, members of the community will have the opportunity to submit questions directly to Mr. Petruccelli with answers provided in real-time through a text-chat format. Topics could range from the state of the industry to the future of business travel and more.

This Live Chat Event is the first in a series of chats providing access to senior business leaders and industry experts across the business travel industry. American Express Business Travel launched BTX on October 31, 2008 and to date, the online community has more than 1,000 members.

Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance through a link available in the announcement box on www.BusinessTravelConneXion.com .

Please note that in order to participate, individuals must be members of the community. Unregistered individuals should visit the site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the event to create a profile.

Live Chat (Media RSVP required):

Who: Charles Petruccelli, President, American Express Global Travel Services
What: Live Chat on the Global Business Travel Industry
When: Thursday - November 20, 2008 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
Where: www.BusinessTravelConneXion.com

Media RSVP: Sarah Hawkins Sloane & Company (212) 446-1890 shawkins@sloanepr.com

Source: Company press release.