Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Offers New Way To Earn Miles For Wireless Purchases
Source: Alaska Airlines
Oct 11, 2007 - 4:59:04 AM
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SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has launched a new program that allows Mileage Plan
members to earn frequent-flier miles when they purchase wireless services and
products.
Members can earn 5,000 miles for purchasing new or
renewal service from a range of wireless providers, including AT&T, Nextel,
Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Customers also can earn 10 miles per
dollar spent on wireless accessories, such as Bluetooth headsets and car
chargers, and 5,000 miles when they subscribe to satellite television
service.
"Our Mileage Plan Wireless Program expands the number of
ways our customers can earn miles," said Rick Rasmussen, Alaska's director of
customer loyalty. "With the new program, earning miles for wireless purchases is
as easy as the click of a mouse."
Customers can sign up and find
terms and conditions in the Mileage Plan section of the airline's Web site at
alaskaair.com, at mileageplanwireless.com or by calling (866) 631-1843.
Alaska Airlines worked with InPhonic, Inc., a leading online marketer
of wireless services, and mForce Communications, Inc., to offer the
program.
"We're thrilled to team with Alaska Airlines to introduce
this service to Mileage Plan members," said Michael Sauer, president of mForce
Communications, Inc. "We consolidate services from all the major providers in
one place, enabling customers to earn free award travel on any rate plan and any
handset from nearly any provider."
"Consumers are looking to reap new
benefits from their wireless usage," said Chad Stockman, InPhonic's vice
president of affinity programs. "The Mileage Plan Wireless Program will help
loyal customers not only accumulate miles, but save time and money by having
access to our wide selection of wireless plans, phones and accessories."
The program is available to Mileage Plan members who live in the Lower 48
states and Hawaii. Members who live in Alaska can earn frequent-flier miles from
GCI when they purchase cable television, Internet or phone service.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can earn or redeem mileage on more
than a dozen airlines, including more major U.S. airlines than any other
frequent-flier program. The program offers additional opportunities to earn
miles through an extensive network of partners, including the Alaska Airlines
Visa credit and debit cards, Mileage Plan Shopping, Mileage Plan Dining, Safeway
and more than 30 hotel and car rental partners worldwide.
InPhonic, Inc. (NASDAQ: INPC) is a leading online seller of wireless
services and products. InPhonic sells these services and devices through Web
sites it creates and manages for online businesses, national retailers,
member-based organizations and associations under their own brands. Among many
awards in its history, InPhonic holds the distinction as #1 Company of the Year
on the INC. 500 for 2004. For more information, visit inphonic.com.
mForce Communications is a leading communications firm specializing in the
design and management of affinity marketing programs. The principals behind
mForce Communications have been developing and implementing affinity programs in
the travel and telecommunications industries for more than 20 years. Information
about the firm is available at mforcecommunications.com.
Alaska
Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, serve 92 cities through an
expansive network throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico.
This year Alaska Airlines celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking the airline's
growth from a single-aircraft operation in 1932 to one of the largest U.S.
carriers.
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