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In the ‘40s, Ida Staggers set the standard for hostesses at TWA as their Eastern Chief Hostess. #WomenInAviation This tweet was posted on November 18, 2015.

Inflight entertainment has come a long way in the last several decades. This image was posted on July 14, 2016.

Initial deliveries of the L-1649 went to TWA, which inaugurated service on its New York, London, and Frankfurt route in June 1957. TWA also inaugurated trans-polar service between the U.S. West Coast and Europe with the Starliner the same year. #WingWednesday This tweet was posted on June 09, 2021.

Introduced in 1951, the Lockheed 1049 Super Constellation was an enhanced-range, stretched upgrade of the 049 Constellation and was designed primarily to compete on transatlantic routes with the Douglas DC-6. This image was posted on October 25, 2018. #aviationevolutions #jimlund #avgeek #aviationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #aviationgeeks #modelplane #scalemodel #avgeeks

Introduced in 1951, the Lockheed 1049 Super Constellation was an improved, long-range, stretched version of the 049 Constellation. This image was posted on September 05, 2018. #avgeek #aviationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #aviationgeeks #avgeeks #connie #superconnie #constellation #twa #henrydreyfuss #postcard

Introduced in 1951, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation was an enhanced-range, stretched upgrade of the L-049 Constellation and was developed primarily to compete on transatlantic routes with the Douglas DC-6. This image was posted on May 26, 2021. #wingwednesday #avgeek #airplane #lockheed #l1049 #superconstellation

Introduced in 1955, this passenger seat was designed & created exclusively for the TWA Lockheed Constellation. This tweet was posted on May 19, 2016.

It's Wing Wednesday! This image was posted on May 19, 2021. #wingwednesday #avgeek #airplane #martin404

It's Wing Wednesday, and today's plane is the Boeing 307 Stratoliner! This image was posted on March 31, 2021. #wingwednesday #avgeek #boeing #stratoliner #airplane

Late 1930s configuration: http://t.co/ILZtTT2e9s RT @telstarlogistic: Vintage TWA DC-3 Passenger Seat at @SFOMuseum http://t.co/QzZPEEDJjS This tweet was posted on June 05, 2013.

Los Angeles is only about 380 miles from San Francisco, but who would trade a four-hour plane ride for a lengthy train journey of over twelve hours? This image was posted on October 13, 2015.

More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/RZvuSbD00G #AirlineMealSets #AvGeek #PaxEx #TWA This tweet was posted on November 29, 2022.

Named the Stratoliner for its ability to cruise near the stratosphere, the airliner had a circular cross-section, tear-drop-shaped fuselage to handle the stresses of pressurization. TWA touted its quietness, speed, and capability of flying above bad weather. #AvGeek #Stratoliner This tweet was posted on July 08, 2022.

Named the “#Stratoliner” for its ability to cruise near the stratosphere, TWA touted the #Boeing 307's quietness, speed, and advanced capability of flying above bad weather and turbulence. #AviationEvolutions This tweet was posted on July 05, 2018.

Named the “Jetstream” by TWA (Trans World Airlines), the L-1649 Starliner had a 100-passenger capacity and could cruise at a speed of 300 mph. Lufthansa and Air France were the only carriers besides TWA to operate it on the transatlantic route. #WingWednesday This tweet was posted on June 09, 2021.

Named the “Stratoliner” for its ability to fly near the stratosphere, it had a circular cross-section and a tear-drop fuselage to handle pressurization. Only ten were produced: a prototype, three for Pan Am, five for TWA, and one for Howard Hughes. #WingWednesday This tweet was posted on March 31, 2021.

New York-based fashion designer #StanHerman (b. This image was posted on September 30, 2016.

On December 1, 2001, the final Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight departed from Kansas City, Missouri and landed in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally formed as Transcontinental & Western Air in 1930, TWA was one of the oldest airlines in the US. What is your favorite TWA memory? This tweet was posted on December 02, 2019.

On December 1, 2001, the final Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight departed from Kansas City, Missouri and landed in St. Louis, Missouri. This image was posted on December 02, 2019. #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #twa

One of the greatest advances in commercial aviation was the succesful introduction of jet airliners during the late 1950s. This image was posted on December 20, 2016. #boeing100 #aviationhistory #avgeek #avgeeks #707 #panam

One of the greatest advances in commercial aviation was the successful introduction of jet airliners during the late 1950s. This image was posted on December 20, 2018.

Only ten #Boeing 307 #Stratoliners were produced: one prototype, five for TWA (Transcontinental & Western Air), three for Pan American, and one for Howard Hughes. #AviationEvolutions This tweet was posted on July 05, 2018.

Only ten Boeing 307s were produced: one prototype, five for TWA, three for Pan American, and one for Howard Hughes. This one was looking good at @flySFO back in 1946! #AvGeek #Stratoliner This tweet was posted on July 08, 2022.

Originally formed as Transcontinental & Western Air in 1930, #TWA was one of the oldest airlines in the U.S. and traced its history back to Western Air Express, which was founded in 1925. What is your favorite TWA memory? #avgeek This tweet was posted on December 01, 2021.

Ozark Air Lines was founded in 1943 in Springfield, Missouri, and although service began in 1945, it was quickly halted as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had not issued them a license to operate. This image was posted on July 07, 2022. #defunctthursday #ozark #avgeek #aviationhistory

Ozark Airlines was an airline based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986, Ozark was purchased by #TWA (Trans World Airlines). Did you ever fly on #Ozark? #avgeek This tweet was posted on April 19, 2018.

Pacific Air Lines began as a business endeavor to train pilots during World War II. This image was posted on February 23, 2016.

Pacific Air Lines began as a business endeavor to train pilots during World War II. This image was posted on July 14, 2022. #defunctthursday #pacificairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory

Pierre #Balmain was successful at translating #Parisian styles into ready-to-wear collections for American markets. #FashionInFlight #TWA This tweet was posted on December 09, 2016.

Preeminent French couturier Pierre Balmain was born #OnThisDay in 1914. He was highly successful at translating Parisian styles into ready-to-wear collections, and among his creations were sophisticated and elegant uniforms for TWA and Cathay Pacific. This tweet was posted on May 18, 2021.

Preeminent French couturier Pierre Balmain was born #OnThisDay in 1914. This image was posted on May 18, 2021. #fashioninflight #fashion #balmain #avgeek #twa #cathaypacific

RT @AirlineGeeks: A look back at the TWA - American merger https://t.co/eBvhh9Uno7 This tweet was posted on December 02, 2016.

RT @AmericanAir: "Info to MX: N9401W has served TWA & American Airlines well. May she enjoy her retirement." https://t.co/wrFwNWHf5j This tweet was posted on August 23, 2016.

RT @CNNTravel: Step into the 1960s in New York's retro TWA Lounge: https://t.co/l0zYPSaRVR This tweet was posted on October 31, 2017.