Trans World Airlines

Trans World Airlines (TWA) was one of the largest airlines of the United States.^[1] It stopped flying after it was bought by American Airlines in 2001, after many financial problems.^[2]

Trans World Airlines

IATA ICAO Callsign TW TWA TWA
Founded	July 16, 1930 (as Transcontinental & Western Air)
Ceased operations	December 1, 2001 (acquired by American Airlines)
Hubs	Atlanta New York-JFK Pittsburgh St. Louis
Frequent-flyer program	Aviators
Subsidiaries	Trans World Express
Parent company	Trans World Corporation

References

1. "History of Trans World Airlines (TWA)".
2. "TWA to be bought by American - Jan. 10, 2001". money.cnn.com.

Gallery

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  The TWA Hotel
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  The wreckage of TWA Flight 800
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  A Boeing 707
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  A McDonnell Douglas MD-90
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  A Lockheed Tristar
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  A Boeing 747
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  A Lockheed Constellation

Other Information

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