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Oct. 23, 1990
United announces the purchase of Pan American Airways' routes between the United States and London.
Nov. 1, 1990
United introduces Cargo Plus I, a computer system that enables freight forwarders worldwide to reserve cargo space and track shipments.
April 3, 1991
United launches its first scheduled service to London's Heathrow Airport from Miami, New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.
Nov. 5, 1991
"Connoisseur Class" service, United's new international business class, is introduced.
Dec. 9, 1991
Pan American Airways goes out of business; United acquires its Latin American operations for $135 million.
Jan. 1992
UAL Corp. reports a record loss of $332 million for 1991.
Jan. 15, 1992
United launches its first scheduled service to Latin America with flights to Caracas and Port of Spain. Within weeks, the company adds Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Grand Cayman, Guatemala City, San Salvador, San Jose (Costa Rica), Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Santiago (Chile) to its Latin American route network.
April 30, 1992
Stephen Wolf relinquishes the airline presidency, but remains chairman and CEO of United and UAL Corporation. United executive vice president John Pope takes over as airline president and chief operating officer.
Jan. 11, 1993
United adopts a new gray, navy blue and red color scheme to reflect the global nature of its operations.
Jan. 28, 1993
UAL, Corp. reports a record loss of $957 million for 1992.
Sept. 13, 1993
United announces the sale of 15 of its 17 flight kitchens to Dobbs International, ending an era of all-in-house catering launched in December 1936.
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