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Stephen Routh, a resident of Anchorage, has set a record by becoming the first Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan member to reach 3 Million Miler status. This milestone is equivalent to flying enough miles to travel to the moon and back six times. Routh achieved this after more than 35 years as a loyal member, frequently flying for his title-insurance business across the West and Hawaii.
Routh celebrated his 3 millionth mile on a flight from Orlando to Seattle. The flight crew marked the occasion with balloons, cake, and a personalized luggage tag made from a vintage Convair CV-240 aircraft. In return, Routh gifted Amazon gift cards to the crew members who recognized him from his frequent travels.
Routh uses his accumulated miles generously by hosting "Warrior Weekends" for veterans recovering from trauma at his homes in Alaska and Oklahoma. Over 15 years, he has flown approximately 1,200 veterans for these restorative getaways using thousands of his miles.
