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 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.
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.
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 @IngaAksamit: Just discovered the #SFO Aviation Museum-Chk out the 2 volunteers in their TWA uniforms-sharp http://t.co/01msLoYNfk http:…
This tweet was posted on May 01, 2013.
RT @SDASM: Yesterday and today in 1946: TWA flew its 1st international passengers from NY to Paris on the Star of Paris. What type of aircr…
This tweet was posted on February 06, 2017.
RT @airandspace: On this day in 1940, the first pressurized cabin airliner, the Boeing 307 Stratoliner, went into service with TWA. The las…
This tweet was posted on July 08, 2021.
Several months later, TWA extended service to Rome, Athens, Lisbon, and Madrid with Lockheed 049 Constellations. In 1950, the company changed its name to Trans World Airways, retaining its well-known initials. #DefunctThursday #avgeek #TWA
This tweet was posted on December 08, 2022.
TWA (Trans World Airlines) was the only other major carrier to order the Martin 4-0-4, and operated a fleet of forty. Other airlines operating the 4-0-4 included Southern Airways and Piedmont Airlines. #WingWednesday
This tweet was posted on May 19, 2021.
TWA launched Lockheed L-1049G transatlantic service to Europe in November 1955. The aircraft had the range to fly across the Atlantic nonstop. #TWA’s “Super Gs” featured comfortable, luxurious interiors that included a lounge, sleeping berths, & colorful murals. #DefunctThursday
This tweet was posted on December 08, 2022.
TWA was purchased by American financier Carl Icahn in the 1980s, though the company struggled in the post airline-deregulation era. The airline filed for bankruptcy three times between 1992 and 2001, when it was acquired by American Airlines. #DefunctThursday #AvGeek #TWA
This tweet was posted on December 15, 2022.
TWA's last scheduled Boeing 707 flight took off on its final departure #onthisday in 1983, flying from MIA to JFK. This Boeing 707, registration number, N18710, joined TWA in March of 1967. #avgeek #TWA
This tweet was posted on October 30, 2018.
Taken in 1964, this photo of the South Terminal (now T1) in SFO shows a book store, a phone bank, & the TWA and Western Airline desks. #TBT
This tweet was posted on August 24, 2017.
The 1971 TWA uniforms came with signature #Valentino buttons and matching scarves, and could be worn with pumps or go-go boots. In promotions, flight attendants were featured wearing various colors and combinations of the uniform. #WidebodyAV
This tweet was posted on January 08, 2020.
The 1971 TWA uniforms came with signature Valentino buttons and matching scarves, and could be worn with pumps or go-go boots. In promotions, flight attendants were featured wearing various colors and combinations of the uniform. #WidebodyAV #MuseumFromHome
This tweet was posted on March 23, 2020.
The L-1049G Super Constellation variant, introduced into service in 1955 by TWA (Trans World Airways) and Northwest Orient Airlines, was the ultra long-range version of the aircraft. #WingWednesday
This tweet was posted on May 26, 2021.
The Restani family prepares for departure from SFO to Italy in a TWA (Trans World Airlines) Lockheed Constellation.
This tweet was posted on January 29, 2016.
The Rosenthal China Company of Germany was contracted to create fine bone china tableware with a distinctive ambassadorial red sash and medallion design surrounding the cursive initials “RA”. #AirlineMealSets #AvGeek #TWA
This tweet was posted on November 29, 2022.