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BookIt.com(R) Signs Preferred Partnership Agreement with Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air.


PANAMA CITY Panama City, city (1990 pop. 34,378), seat of Bay co., NW Fla., on St. Andrews Bay; inc. 1909. A Gulf Coast resort with amusement parks and excellent fishing, it is also a port of entry. The city's industries produce paper, clothing, and chemicals.  BEACH, Fla. -- BookIt.com (www.BookIt.com), the fastest growing online travel company, has announced a Preferred Partnership A preferred partner agreement normally refers to an agreement between a vendor (service provider) and those who are allowed to on-sell its products. In line with this agreement there are normally some prerequisites that the partner must meet to become a preferred partner.  Agreement with Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines, (NYSE: ALK) is an airline based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It operates hubs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Portland International Airport.  and Horizon Air for Packaged Vacations.

"We are very excited about our new relationship with Alaska Airlines," said Dan Sickel, Director of Airline Relations and Packaging. "Alaska Airlines complements our existing Airline Partners and this agreement will give us the opportunity to provide even greater Packaged Vacation values to our travelers to Mexico, Colorado, Reno/Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W).  and Florida. It will also facilitate a shift in market share to our new Preferred Partner," he added.

"Our participation with BookIt.com will help Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air in delivering to travelers a beneficial partnership that aligns with both of our objectives - superior product and service," said Brenda Spivey, Manager, National Tour Accounts, Alaska Airlines.

BookIt.com provides travel values in over 100 managed vacation destinations via their internet booking technology and Call Center located in Panama City Beach, Fla. Under this strategic partnership, all of the carriers' published fares, unpublished fares, schedules and inventory will be available through the company's website.

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 BookIt.com President Bud Finlaw, the BookIt.com Net Air program has grown substantially in the last few months under Sickel's leadership. "Guests have definitely noticed that their hotel stays are being coupled with some of the biggest names in the airline world, and often include discounted rates from the list of legacy carriers participating in our Net Air Program," said Finlaw.

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 a way to elate our guests," Finlaw added. "Being able to provide complete packages including the best airfare air·fare  
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 is a huge part of our recent upsurge."

About BookIt.com

BookIt.com is an online travel company determined and dedicated to becoming the leader in providing travelers with the most intuitive online booking experience. Based in Panama City Beach, Fla., BookIt.com offers a full range of services including vacation packages, airfare, hotel reservations, car rental, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions and services from a broad selection of destinations both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit www.BookIt.com.

About Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air serve 92 cities through an expansive network in 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. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.
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