WASHINGTON and SEATTLE, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International,
Inc. (NYSE: MAR) and Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) announced today a new
partnership, allowing members of their frequent travel programs to earn an
unlimited number of Alaska Mileage Plan miles toward free air travel when
staying at any of nine Marriott brands, representing nearly 2,000 hotels
worldwide. With the new partnership, Marriott Rewards allows guests to earn
free travel on their choice of 40 airlines.
Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members designating Alaska
Airlines as their airline program of choice will earn:
Three (3) Mileage Plan miles per U.S. dollar spent at:
* Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites
* Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites
* Marriott Conference Centers
* Marriott Vacation Club International
And, one (1) Mileage Plan mile per U.S. dollar spent on the room rate only
at:
* Courtyard by Marriott
* Fairfield Inn by Marriott
* SpringHill Suites by Marriott
* Residence Inn by Marriott
* TownePlace Suites by Marriott
To begin earning Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles, travelers can contact
Marriott Rewards Guest Services at 801-468-4000 or visit marriottrewards.com.
Servicing 75 cities in seven states, Canada and Mexico, Alaska Airlines
and its sister carrier, Horizon Airlines, transport nearly 70 percent of all
travelers flying between the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Free
Mileage Plan award travel begins at only 20,000 miles for domestic flights --
with no Saturday night stay requirement -- and continues with flights from the
U.S. to six popular destinations in Mexico for only 30,000 miles.
With over 200 Marriott hotels located on the West Coast and along Alaska
Airlines' service routes, this partnership provides a valuable opportunity for
Marriott Rewards members and Mileage Plan members alike, said Lynne Roach-
Hildebrand, senior vice president of Marriott International loyalty and
database marketing.
Marriott Rewards is proud to offer the only portfolio of hotels
consistently rated at or above the industry average for guest satisfaction,
according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2000 Domestic Hotel Guest
Satisfaction Study(TM).
We are particularly happy to include the Marriott Rewards portfolio among
our mileage partners, said Gregg Saretsky, Alaska Airlines senior vice
president of marketing and planning. It is a pleasure to complement the high-
quality service we provide with a quality partner such as Marriott.
To enroll or obtain information about Marriott Rewards, call 800-249-0800
or visit marriottrewards.com. To enroll or obtain information about Alaska
Airlines Mileage Plan, call 1-800-654-5669 or visit mileageplan.alaskaair.com.
About Marriott Rewards: In May 1997, Marriott International, Inc.
(NYSE: MAR) introduced Marriott Rewards, the world's largest multi-brand
frequent guest program with nearly 2,000 participating hotels and more than 13
million members. Marriott Rewards offers members the choice of
earning/redeeming points or earning frequent flyer mileage at nine distinct
lodging brands: Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites; Renaissance Hotels,
Resorts and Suites; Marriott Conference Centers; Marriott Vacation Club
International; Courtyard by Marriott; Fairfield Inn by Marriott; Residence Inn
by Marriott; SpringHill Suites by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott.
Points may also be earned at ExecuStay by Marriott and Marriott Executive
Apartments. For the past three years, Marriott Rewards has been named Best
Hotel Reward Program in the World by Business Traveller International
magazine. Marriott Rewards can be found online at marriottrewards.com.
About Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and its sister carrier,
Horizon Air, became the first U.S. carriers to sell tickets online in 1995, as
well as the first U.S. carriers to allow customers to check in for their
flights online via the Internet. For the fifth year in a row, the readers of
Travel & Leisure magazine have recognized Alaska Airlines as the best major
U.S. carrier. The airline also has been honored twice by its readers as the
World's Best Domestic Airline in 1996 and in 1999. For reservations, go to
www.alaskaair.com, call your travel agent, or call Alaska's toll-free
reservation line at 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522).
SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.
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