* Comparison is between the American Express AeroplanPlus Card and the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card.

** Comprises Travel and Foreign Exchange locations of American Express. Not all services are available at all locations and are subject to local laws and cash availability. In Canada, American Express Travel Services locations are independently owned and operated. Aeroplan Program is subject to terms, conditions and restrictions established by Aeroplan. For details, please see aeroplan.com.

1. Account must be in good standing. Aeroplan Miles will be earned on the amount of all purchases, less credits and returns. Finance Charges, annual fees, other fees, and charges for travellers cheques and foreign currencies are not purchases and do not qualify for Aeroplan Miles.

2. Each year, if you reach $25,000 in net purchases on your account before your anniversary date, you will earn 1.50 Aeroplan Miles for every $1.00 of additional purchases charged to your Card. Each anniversary date, the amount of annual net purchases resets to zero. Account must be in good standing.

3. Offer valid for applications received by American Express no later than December 31, 2009. American Express reserves the right to accept applications after this date but you may not be eligible for the bonus. Account must be in good standing. Bonus Aeroplan Miles will be awarded upon first use of an approved Card. To qualify for the additional 5,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, you mist have at least $1000 in net purchases posted to your account in your first 3 months of Card membership. Please allow up to eight weeks from the date the bonus miles were earned for the bonus to be awarded. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

4. American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Basic Cardmember may redeem 15,000 Aeroplan Miles for one short-haul roundtrip ClassicFlight Reward Ticket in Economy Class and receive a complimentary second short-haul roundtrip ClassicFlight Reward Ticket in Economy Class for the same itinerary (Partner Ticket). Aeroplan short-haul travel options will vary according to departure city. Aeroplan Miles used for the flight reward ticket must be from the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Cardmember's Aeroplan account. Cardmember is entitled to one Partner Ticket redemption annually based on Cardmembership anniversary date. Flight reward tickets and Partner Tickets are subject to availability in Economy Class and capacity control. The flight reward ticket and Partner Ticket must be booked directly by calling Aeroplan at 1-800-361-5373. Aeroplan booking fee is waived, however, applicable fees and taxes will apply and payment must be made using an American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. Flight reward ticket and Partner Ticket may be changed subject to availability and provided both passengers travel on the same flights. An Aeroplan change fee will be applied to each ticket. Cardmember may cancel both tickets if cancellation criteria is met and each ticket will be subject to an Aeroplan reinstatement fee. Aeroplan Miles used for the flight reward ticket will be reinstated and Cardmember will have the right to redeem for a new Partner Ticket during the then current year of Cardmembership. The Partner Ticket benefit is not transferable, cumulative, and may not be redeemed for cash. Unless otherwise stated, it cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or benefit. Partner Ticket reward is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Additional terms and conditions, including Air Reward Terms and Conditions apply and are available at www.aeroplan.com/terms_and_conditions.do.

5. Applicable at airports where Executive First/Executive Class Priority Check-in is available and handled by Air Canada agents only. Applies to any fare, including Aeroplan reward travel. Available on any scheduled Air Canada, or Air Canada Jazz operated flight during normal operations. Supplementary Gold Card members do not receive Executive First / Executive Class Airport Priority Check-in services.

6. Quantities are limited. Cardmember must present their American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card and a confirmed, same-day departing ticket on Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada codeshare or Star Alliance flight to be permitted access to a Maple Leaf Lounge. Cardmember is permitted paid guests in the lounge, pending space availability. Access to Arrivals Lounge is available upon presentation of a valid American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card and a same-day confirmed boarding pass on an arriving Air Canada international flight, regardless of fare type purchased. Access is subject to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge terms and conditions and may not be available due to unforeseen circumstances. Supplementary Gold Cardmembers do not receive Maple Leaf Lounge or Arrivals Lounge access.

7. Basic Cardmember may apply for Priority Pass membership which includes access to any participating airport lounge. Lounges are independently owned and operated and their participation, access restrictions and/or facilities are subject to change. Cardmember and guests must show an airline ticket for same day travel to access a lounge. Each lounge visit is subject to a fee of $27 US per person. US dollar charges will be converted to CDN dollars. Any US dollar charges to your Card will be converted to CDN dollars using a conversion rate and applying a conversion commission as specified in the Cardmember Agreement and Disclosure Statement accompanying an approved Card. See www.prioritypass.com for terms and conditions. For additional terms and conditions see Additional Footnote 1.

8. Basic Cardmember may purchase one Air Canada Privilege Pass - Executive Class (J booking class) and one Economy Class (R booking class - Tango fare) annually using an approved Card. One Pass provides 8 one-way flight credits for use within 12 months of purchase. Passes can only be used by the Basic Cardmember alone or with one other eligible traveler designated at any time during the validity period of the original Pass. Subject to availability, travel is eligible anywhere within Air Canada's North American network excluding Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska and the Caribbean on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and regional partners with Air Canada flight numbers. Applicable fees and eligible flights can be found and bookings are accepted at Manage My Bookings at www.aircanada.com. Allow 4 to 6 weeks following card approval for access. For additional terms and conditions see Additional Footnote 2.

9. American Express Basic and Supplementary Cardmembers with a valid American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum card or The Platinum Card^® are entitled to access the Pearson Priority Security Lanes (Priority Lane) during peak airport operating hours. The Priority Lanes are serviced by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority and will be available to eligible cardmembers until December 31, 2009. Priority Lanes are located at select departure areas for domestic, transboarder and international flights departing from Terminal 1 at Torontos Pearson International Airport. Access to a Priority Lane, is available to eligible cardmembers departing from Terminal 1 and companions traveling on the same itinerary upon the presentation of a valid, unexpired eligible card. The name on the card must match the name on the boarding pass. All passengers departing Pearson International Airport, including those accessing the Priority Lane are required to comply with airport security and customs screening requirements. Priority Lane access is subject to change or cancellation at any time and additional terms and conditions apply.

10. Fairmont Presidents Club Platinum Membership is available to Basic and Supplementary Cardmembers of the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. Cardmembers must enroll for the benefit by contacting Fairmont Hotels & Resorts at 1 888-320-5959 or at www.fairmont.com/plat5 and quoting the promotion code. This code can be obtained by calling American Express at 1-800-263-1616. Enrolled Cardmembers that register and stay a minimum of 5 nights paid with an American Express Card at any Fairmont hotel or resort between January and December of the calendar year will qualify for membership in Fairmont Presidents Club. The benefit may be discontinued at any time. Fairmont Presidents Club membership is subject to the restrictions, terms and conditions of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts which may change without notice. Complete terms and conditions are available by calling 1 888-320-5959 or by visiting www.fairmont.com/fpc. American Express reserves the right to instruct Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to cancel your Fairmont Presidents Club membership if you cease to be a Cardmember.

11. Cardmembers who enroll in the Hertz #1 Club Gold Club can receive a one-car-class upgrade at participating locations at time of rental. The upgrade is subject to availability and change and is valid on rentals of Compact through Full Size Cars.

12. No pre-set spending limit does not mean unlimited spending. Your purchases are approved based on a variety of factors, including you credit record, account history and personal resources. Proof of resources and security may be required.

13.  Maximum 9 Supplementary Cards per account. Supplementary Platinum Cards: $199 each; Supplementary Gold Cards: $50 each.

14. Underwritten by RBC Insurance Company of Canada.

15. Underwritten by RBC Insurance Company of Canada. Trips will not be covered for trip cancellation, if purchased with points (including Aeroplan Miles) from a reward program other than the Membership Rewards^® Program.  All reward programs are governed by their own terms & conditions.

16. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada. Coverage is in effect as long as you have fully charged your rental to your American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. There are specific conditions that apply to who may rent and drive the rental vehicle, the length of rental(s) and the type of vehicle covered.

17. Travel Accident Insurance provides automatic coverage of up to $500,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance when you fully charge your plane, train, ship or bus tickets to your Card.  Use the Card to book tickets for your spouse, dependant children (under 23) or any Supplementary Cardmember and they will also be covered. Spouse and dependant children (under 23) of Supplementary Cardmembers are also covered.  Travel Accident Insurance is Underwritten by ACE INA Life Insurance, Head Office in Canada: Toronto, Ontario, under Master Policy TMH600135.

18. All the services associated with the Travel Emergency Assistance are provided worldwide with the exception of some countries (it is best to check with Customer Service). In addition, services may be limited or prevented by acts of God, war, civil commotion, labour disputes, unavailability of goods or services, or refusal of permission by local authorities.

19. When you fully charge your airline ticket(s) to your American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card, you are covered for loss or damage to your checked-in or carry on baggage and personal effects while in transit for up to a maximum of $1,000 per trip for all insured person(s) combined. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada. Coverage is in excess of any other applicable valid and collectible insurance or indemnity available to Insured Person(s).

20. Coverage is in effect as long as you have fully booked and paid for your accommodations with your American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada.

21. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada.

22. Insure up to a limit of $1,000 per occurrence (not per purchased item) for 90 days from date of purchase when you use the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. You can be reimbursed for insured occurrences not covered by any other insurance. Underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada. Read your Certificate of Insurance for full details. Coverage is in excess of any and all other applicable insurances.

23. When you charge your retail purchases to the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card, the free repair period and the coverage under the manufacturers original warranty is automatically doubled for up to one additional year. Applies to products purchased (motorized vehicles and their parts are excluded) with the Card in Canada and the U.S. provided the manufacturers warranty does not exceed five years. Proof of purchase, a copy of the manufacturers warranty and a description of the products are required to register your purchase. You will need approval from American Express before any repairs will be covered. Repair costs are limited to $25,000 per eligible item.

24. Additional Aeroplan Miles provided by relevant Aeroplan Partner, according to their existing terms and conditions. Aeroplan Miles not awarded on Aeroplan Flight Rewards, promotional pass or travel-industry discounted tickets.

25. On select events. Purchase must be charged in full to an American Express Card.  Subject to availability and to event and ticketing agent terms, conditions and fees.

Footnote #1 - Basic Cardmember (cardmember) may apply for a Priority Pass membership. PP membership is subject to approval by Priority Pass Limited and is not guaranteed. Unless cancelled, PP membership automatically renews on its anniversary date. PP membership may be cancelled by American Express if: (i) the Priority Pass benefit associated with the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card is changed or terminated, or (ii) the cardmembers AeroplanPlus Platinum Card is cancelled. PP membership includes access to any airport lounge participating in the Priority Pass Program. Participating lounges are owned and operated by independent third parties and their participation and/or facilities can change from time to time. To access a lounge, the cardmember will need to show his/her valid Priority Pass card and an airline ticket for travel on the same day for the cardmember and each of his/her guests. At their sole discretion, participating lounges may restrict entry to persons under 21 years old, please check restriction details for the individual lounges at www.prioritypass.com or your Priority Pass Directory provided by PPL. All lounge visits are subject to a fee of $27 US per person per visit. This fee applies to the cardmember and his/her guests. Lounge access charges can be billed by PPL to the AeroplanPlus Platinum Card connected to the cardmembers PP membership upon PPs receipt of notification from the lounge visited. Any US dollar charges to the card will be converted to CDN dollars using a conversion rate and applying a conversion commission as specified in the Cardmember Agreement and Disclosure Statement. All cardmembers are also subject to PPLs terms and conditions for the Priority Pass Program and the individual lounge operators terms of use for the participating lounges visited. For complete PPL terms and conditions and a directory of participating lounge locations, please visit: www.prioritypass.com.

Footnote #2 - American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Basic Cardmembers may purchase one Air Canada Privilege Pass Executive Class and/or one Air Canada Privilege Pass Economy class (each referred to as a Pass) annually based on Cardmembership anniversary date. Payment must be made using an American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. Passes can only be used for travel by the Basic Cardmember alone or accompanied by one other eligible traveller who must be designated at any time during the validity period of the original Pass. One Pass provides eight one-way flight credits. Travel is eligible anywhere within Air Canadas North American network excluding Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska and the Caribbean. Pass credits may only be used on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and Air Canada regional partners with Air Canada flight numbers. Routes are subject to change and may be seasonal. Seats may not be available on all flights, on all days. All Pass credits must be used within 12 months of the Pass purchase date. Passes not purchased during an annual cardmembership period cannot be carried forward to future annual periods. Bookings using Pass credits can be made up to 353 days in advance and up to 1 hour prior to departure. Changes are subject to availability and depend on Pass type and change/cancel fees may apply. Fees apply per direction plus taxes. Pass purchase prices are set by Air Canada and are subject to change without notice each annual cardmembership period. Pass purchase prices, taxes, applicable fees, terms and conditions and eligible flight connections are displayed in My Flight Pass Bookings at aircanada.com. Purchase of Passes, bookings, changes and cancellations are to be made at aircanada.com. Additional fees will apply for any transactions permitted through an Air Canada Call Centre. Passes and Pass credits are neither refundable nor transferable in whole or in part. Any Pass credits booked and not cancelled within 1 hour of the scheduled departure will be forfeited. One Pass credit is applicable per direction including connections. Advance seat selection is complimentary when done online at time of booking. The number of Aeroplan Miles earned for Pass purchase from Air Canada is calculated on the price before GST/QST/HST(where applicable). Please allow two weeks from the purchase date of the Pass for Aeroplan Miles to be posted to the purchasers account. This offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Passes must be purchased in Canada and customers must be Canadian residents as per their Aeroplan account. Air Canada reserves the right to make the same or similar offer to the general public without notice. Additional Air Canada Privilege Pass Executive Class Terms: Availability is based on Executive Class fare (J booking class). In the event that Executive Class (J booking class) is not available, reservations in Economy class are not permitted but same day airport standby is permitted in Economy class at no charge and any voluntary downgrades to Economy class will forfeit the Pass credit booked in Executive Class. Changes are subject to availability. Aeroplan Miles earned for purchasing the Pass at aircanada.com do not count towards Air Canada Top Tier status but Air Canada Status Miles earned for flying Air Canada do count towards Air Canada Top Tier status. Additional Air Canada Privilege Pass - Economy Class Terms: Availability is based on Tango fare (R booking class). Air Canada Upgrade Certificates are not applicable on Tango fares. Changes are subject to availability and change or cancellation fees apply. Fees apply per direction plus taxes. Aeroplan Miles earned for purchasing the Pass at www.aircanada.com and for flying on Tango fares do not count towards Air Canada Top Tier status.

^† All insurance coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective master policies. Certain limitations, exclusions and restrictions apply. Please read Certificates of Insurance carefully.

^‡ As a Charge Card, the balance must always be paid in full each month. 30% annual interest rate applies to balances not paid in full. Payments must be received and processed by the date of the next monthly statement to avoid finance charges

®*: Aeroplan, AeroplanPlus, ClassicFlight, and ClassicPlus are registered trademarks of Aeroplan Canada Inc.

®**: Executive First and Executive Class are registered trademarks of Air Canada.

TM*: Maple Leaf is a trademark of Air Canada.