UNITED
Airlines has insisted services in the UK won’t be affected by the carrier’s
decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Senior
vice–president of international Graham
Atkinson said: “United Airlines continues to fly from all of its
international destinations.
“We stand by our commitment to provide all of our
worldwide customers with the most extensive route network globally.”
It said its
membership of Star Alliance remains in effect and services, including Mileage
Plus, Red Carpet Clubs and first class lounges, will continue as normal.
The
airline decided to file for protection after failing to secure an Air Transport
Stabilisation Board loan guarantee for $1.8 billion last week.
Chapter 11 will protect the airline from its creditors while
it restructures its operation.