Oneworld, the group of global carriers that includes Japan Airlines, moved to reassure passengers that code-share and frequent-flyer arrangements will continue after the Tokyo-based company's bankruptcy filing.
JAL's position in the 11-member alliance is unaffected by today's announcement, Oneworld said on its Web site in guidance that was issued "in anticipation of enquiries from consumers," according to London-based spokesman Michael Blunt.
"International travelers, in particular frequent flyers, are aware of how airlines tend to operate in this type of restructuring," Blunt said in a telephone interview. "There are a number of U.S. carriers that have been through a court- ordered restructuring and have maintained their operations.
Oneworld members including American Airlines and British Airways Plc are offering "all possible support" to JAL, the group said. Proposals to keep JAL in the alliance, which feature commercial benefits valued at $2 billion over three years, are "vastly superior" to alternative offers, the statement said. Delta Air Lines Inc. has made a rival pitch to take a stake as it seeks to lure the Asian carrier to its rival SkyTeam group.
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