MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2009-- U.S. residents who visit Mexico can earn travel rewards simply by using the new AeroMexico Visa® or AeroMexico Visa Signature® Card for their purchases. U.S. Bank and AeroMexico now offer customers the opportunity to earn AeroMexico Club Premier Miles for all their purchases. Miles can be redeemed for travel from 16 U.S. airports served by AeroMexico to more than 40 destinations in Mexico as well as other popular international destinations, including Buenos Aires, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Sao Paulo and Shanghai, in the airline’s global flight network. Additionally, AeroMexico’s participation in the SkyTeam global airline alliance facilitates travel to hundreds of other destinations around the world.

“The AeroMexico Visa Card offers valuable travel reward opportunities for U.S. residents and business travelers who make frequent trips to Mexico and beyond,” said Pat Coll, executive vice president of U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions. “With U.S. Bank’s experience as a leading credit card issuer and AeroMexico’s status as the largest airline in Mexico, this partnership is an ideal match. The new AeroMexico Visa Card brings the airline’s mileage rewards program to a new U.S.-based audience with significant growth opportunities in key markets.”

Frank Galan, vice president, U.S. Operations, AeroMexico, said, “The new AeroMexico Visa and AeroMexico Visa Signature Cards are outstanding additions to the many benefits our passengers enjoy with our premier style of service. Our customers in the United States who use these cards will receive new travel rewards every time they shop or fly with AeroMexico to any of our more than 65 international destinations in Mexico and around the world.”

“AeroMexico Visa and AeroMexico Visa Signature Card holders will also automatically become members of Club Premier, AeroMexico’s frequent flyer program, which gives them access to other travel benefits like free upgrades and use of our airport lounges. Both business and leisure travelers will enjoy the many advantages they’ll receive through this complementary program,” added Galan.

New AeroMexico Visa cardholders can get on the fast track to award travel with up to 20,000 bonus miles (for AeroMexico Visa Signature cardholders) and a Complimentary Companion Ticket upon enrollment as well as discounted Web airfare purchases and double miles on AeroMexico ticket purchases using the card. For more information or to apply for the AeroMexico Visa Card, please visit www.aeromexico.com and go to the special AeroMexico Visa Card section on the airline’s home page.

U.S. Bank has issued consumer and corporate cards for decades and has long supported the airline industry, largely through its partnership with frequent flyer programs. The company also provides card processing services for more than 80 airlines globally through its Elavon subsidiary. In addition, U.S. Bank supports corporate and private aircraft fleets through the U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation Card, accepted worldwide by more than 7,000 aviation service providers in over 190 countries.

AeroMexico operates the largest frequent flyer program among airlines in Mexico with more than two million Club Premier members, who are located around the world, and the most extensive range of benefits available. Club Premier membership benefits include bonus miles, free upgrades, free access to Salon Premier lounges in major airports around the world and exclusive promotions.

AeroMexico and its subsidiary, AeroMexico Connect, currently operate more than 600 daily flights between 16 cities in the United States and more than 40 destinations in Mexico, including its hub operations at Mexico City International Airport; as well as connecting service to international destinations, including Tokyo, Paris and Buenos Aires, in 12 other countries around the world. U.S. cities served currently are Los Angeles, Ontario (Ca.), San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle-Tacoma, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver, San Antonio, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, Orlando and Miami. The airline’s first Canadian service began March 3 in Toronto and service to Montreal will begin April 2. AeroMexico Vacations provides customized vacation travel packages throughout this network. The airline also offers additional international service through its SkyTeam global airline alliance with 11 full member carriers and three associate carriers. AeroMexico has been recognized internationally for its award-winning style of personalized in-flight service, one of the world's best on-time flight records, the highest safety and quality standards ratings, outstanding reliability and baggage handling performance, and exceptional value based on its competitive fares and superior service. Additional information is available at www.aeromexico.com or 1-800-237-6639.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $266 billion in assets, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 2,791 banking offices and 5,164 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.

Source: U.S. Bank

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