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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, January 17, 2006 - Sentient Jet, Inc., an industry leader in private jet membership, has become the "Official Private Aviation/Jet Provider of the PGA TOUR" through a four-year marketing partnership that was announced today. As part of the relationship, Sentient Jet will provide PGA TOUR members with a variety of benefits tailored to fit the unique demands of a professional golfer's travel schedule. These include a special offer to join the program, flexible billing options, and guaranteed jet availability on short notice for tournament cut days.
Sentient, one of the fastest-growing private jet companies, offers a unique Membership Program which provides customers with the highest levels of flexibility and convenience. Sentient members pay for travel only when they actually fly and enjoy both one-way and round-trip pricing. Sentient offers guaranteed availability with as little as ten hours' notice and members can also choose the size and category of jet to meet the needs of each specific trip.
"It is important for us to forge partnerships with quality companies that help our members by addressing the various demands they face as they play across the country and around the world," said Tom Wade, Chief Marketing Officer for the PGA TOUR. "In recent years, private aviation has become more popular among the players because of the flexibility and security it provides. We are extremely pleased to partner with Sentient Jet and to offer our members the opportunity to utilize the services of the leader in private jet membership."
"We are thrilled to be working with such a high-quality and world-renowned organization," said Steven Hankin, Chief Executive Officer of Sentient Jet. "The flexibility, convenience and safety of our Membership Program is an ideal solution for the travel needs of PGA TOUR players. Many of our customers are avid golfers that travel often with Sentient to enjoy their sport, so we couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to serve the world's greatest players as well."
About Sentient Jet
Sentient Jet, Inc., headquartered in Weymouth, MA, is the leader in private jet membership. Members enjoy access to premium executive class aircraft with a guaranteed response time anywhere in the continental United States in ten hours or less. Sentient Jet Membership is a jet membership program of Sentient Jet, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sentient Jet Holdings, LLC. All flights are operated by FAR Part 135 air carriers ("Operators"), who shall maintain full Operational Control of charter flights at all times. Operators providing service for Sentient Jet Membership must meet both FAA safety requirements and additional standards established by Sentient Jet, Inc. Some flights will be operated by Sentient Flight Group, LLC or by one of the wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sentient Jet Holdings, LLC, each as an individual FAR Part 135 air carrier with full Operational Control of their respective charter flights and each operating in full compliance with all FAA requirements and Sentient Jet, Inc. standards. The Sentient Program is the flexible, safe, convenient and economically prudent approach to private jet travel. More information on Sentient is available at www.sentient.com
About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world.
In 2006, the three Tours will compete in nearly 120 events for approximately $325 million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in eight countries outside the U.S. and in 38 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours reached the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions in late 2005. The PGA TOUR's web site address is www.pgatour.com and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
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