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In 1948, TWA (Trans World Airlines) promoted itself as the only US airline with Coast-to-Coast service in the U.S. and direct flights to Rome. This image was posted on August 08, 2017. #traveltuesday #rome #travel #twa #transworldairlines #popepiusxii #pope #sistinechapel #michelangelo #vaticancity #italy #instatravel #vatican #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #jetliner #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #instaplane #flying #plane #flight #airline #avgeeks

In 1955, designer Oleg Cassini introduced a fitted suit for TWA hostesses that was issued for five years. This image was posted on June 01, 2016.

In 1957, TWA inaugurated the transpolar great-circle route to Europe from Los Angeles and San Francisco with the Lockheed 1649 Starliner. #DefunctThursday #avgeek #TWA This tweet was posted on December 08, 2022.

In 1959, Trans World Airlines introduced jet flights to Europe, and soon after, launched its “Royal Ambassador” international first-class service. It was promoted by TWA as “the finest passenger service ever offered to airline travelers.” #AirlineMealSets #AvGeek #TWA This tweet was posted on November 29, 2022.

In 1968, Dalton Apparel created a wardrobe with accessories to give TWA hostesses a range of appearances. #FashionInFlight #WomenInAviation This tweet was posted on April 19, 2017.

In 1971, #TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced a new group of flight attendant uniforms conceived by Rome-based fashion designer Valentino Garavani. The uniform came in three colors: purple, brown, or beige. Do you remember this uniform? #WidebodyAV #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on March 23, 2020.

In 1971, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced a new group of flight attendant uniforms conceived by Rome-based fashion designer #Valentino Garavani (@MaisonValentino). The uniform came in three colors: purple, brown, or beige. #WidebodyAV This tweet was posted on January 08, 2020.

In 1971, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced a new group of flight attendant uniforms conceived by Rome-based fashion designer Valentino Garavani. This image was posted on January 08, 2020. #widebodyav #avgeek #widebody #jumbojet #jetage #valentino #fashion #crewlife #uniform #flightattendant

In 1971, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced a new group of flight attendant uniforms conceived by Rome-based fashion designer Valentino Garavani. This image was posted on March 23, 2020. #widebodyav #avgeek #widebody #jumbojet #jetage #valentino #fashion #crewlife #uniform #flightattendant #museumfromhome

In 1971, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced a new group of flight attendant uniforms conceived by Rome-based fashion designer Valentino Garavani. This image was posted on January 08, 2020. #widebodyav #avgeek #widebody #jumbojet #jetage #valentino #fashion #crewlife #uniform #flightattendant

In 1971, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced a new group of flight attendant uniforms conceived by Rome-based fashion designer Valentino Garavani. This image was posted on March 23, 2020. #widebodyav #avgeek #widebody #jumbojet #jetage #valentino #fashion #crewlife #uniform #flightattendant #museumfromhome

In 1971, TWA introduced a new flight attendant uniform conceived by Valentino Garavani in preparation for their Lockheed L-1011 TriStar delivery. In 1972, the airline proclaimed the L-1011 to be “the next generation of the jet age.” #DefunctThursday #AvGeek #TWA This tweet was posted on December 15, 2022.

In April 1935, the Douglas DC-1 set a record for the fastest transcontinental flight at eleven hours and five minutes. This image was posted on May 01, 2019. #dc #douglascommercial #twa #continental #postcard #1940s #avgeek #aviationhistory

In an effort to compete with TWA (Trans World Airlines) on transatlantic routes to Europe, Pan American World Airways ordered the extended-range DC-7C (dubbed the "Seven Seas") from Douglas Aircraft. #AviationEvolutions This tweet was posted on February 12, 2018.

In an effort to compete with TWA (Trans World Airlines) on transatlantic routes to Europe, Pan American World Airways ordered the extended-range DC-7C (dubbed the "Seven Seas") from Douglas Aircraft. This image was posted on February 12, 2018. #aviationevolutions #jimlund #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #instaplane #flying #modelplane #flight #airline #avgeeks #aviation4u #aviationdaily #modelaircraft #airplane #aircraft #panam #dc7

In an effort to compete with TWA (Trans World Airlines) on transatlantic routes to Europe, Pan American World Airways ordered the extended-range DC-7C (dubbed the “Seven Seas”) from Douglas Aircraft. This image was posted on September 13, 2018. #aviationevolutions #jimlund #avgeek #aviationgeek #aviation

In the 1930s, TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air, later Trans World Airlines) was known as the Lindbergh Line. This image was posted on October 16, 2015.

In the 1930s, TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air, later Trans World Airlines) was known as the Lindbergh Line. This tweet was posted on October 16, 2015.

In the 1930s, the CAB (Civil Aeronautics Board) awarded Pan American World Airways (PAA) exclusive rights to serve international destinations. After a long & hard-fought battle with the CAB & PAA, TWA (Trans World Airlines) was awarded certification to cross the Atlantic in 1945. This tweet was posted on March 05, 2024.

In the 1950s, #TWA created postcards advertising landmarks near their flight destinations. Have you ever been to Muir Woods (@MuirWoodsNPS)? This tweet was posted on February 10, 2017.

In the 1950s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) created a series of postcards and posters advertising landmarks close to their travel destinations. This image was posted on February 10, 2017.

In the 1950s, before the jet age, #TWA produced full color #travelogue films to promote their destinations. #avgeek This tweet was posted on September 29, 2017.

In the 1960s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) offered 8MM films for sale featuring their various destinations. #paxex This tweet was posted on July 14, 2016.

In the 1970s, TWA (Trans World Air) featured icons of their flight destinations on swizzle sticks. This tweet was posted on April 26, 2016.

In the 1970s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced plastic swizzle sticks formed into the shapes of easily-identifiable symbols representing the airline’s flight destinations. Have you been to any of these destinations? #avgeek This tweet was posted on June 11, 2019.

In the 1970s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) introduced plastic swizzle sticks formed into the shapes of easily-identifiable symbols representing the airline’s major flight destinations. This image was posted on June 11, 2019. #avgeek #twa #france #india #england #greece #spain #hongkong #italy #africa #transworldairlines

In the 1970s, TWA introduced plastic swizzle sticks formed into the shapes of easily-identifiable symbols representing the airline’s major flight destinations. This image was posted on April 26, 2016.

In the early 1960s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) was operating the 707-320 on the transpolar, route from Los Angeles to Paris. By 1969, TWA 707s were also flying transpacific routes to Asia. #DefunctThursday #AvGeek #TWA This tweet was posted on December 15, 2022.

In the early 1960s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) was operating the 707-320 on the transpolar, route from Los Angeles to Paris. This image was posted on December 15, 2022. #defunctthursday #avgeek #twa #transworldairlines

In the late 1930s, Lockheed was developing a high-speed pressurized airliner, designated the L-044 Excalibur. Howard Hughes, who, in 1939, had acquired a majority share of TWA, requested that the airliner be redesigned and developed to his specs... #WingWednesday This tweet was posted on April 14, 2021.

In the late 1930s, Lockheed was developing a large, high-speed, pressurized airliner, designated the L-044 Excalibur. This image was posted on April 14, 2021. #wingwednesday #avgeek #airplane #l049 #lockheed #lockheedconstellation