Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a major airline in the United States that operated from 1930 until it was acquired by American Airlines in 2001. It was formed as Transcontinental & Western Air to operate a route from New York City to Los Angeles via St. Louis, Kansas City, and other stops, with Ford Trimotors.

Dec 1, 2015 · American Airlines has rolled out the last of its “Heritage Plane” paint jobs that pay homage to the carriers in its merger family tree. The latest two classic liveries are for TWA and AirCal,...

Aug 30, 2023 · Trans World Airlines, also known as TWA, was a major American airline for most of the twentieth century. While TWA eventually declared bankruptcy and was purchased by United Airlines in 2001, the TWA brand continued operating until 2003.

Feb 10, 2022 · Deregulation of the airline industry, several accidents, shoddy management, and three bankruptcies led to the demise of TWA. The airline was sold to American Airlines in January 2001, after...

Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) was a former American airline that maintained extensive routes in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. It operated from 1930 until 2001, when it was absorbed by American Airlines.

Jul 28, 2006 · TWA was the Marilyn Monroe of the airlines: an American icon done in by powerful men who wanted a piece of its magic. Glamorous, tragic, gone before its time. And even though TWA’s demise didn’t involve pills or rumors of mob involvement, it was every bit as controversial as Marilyn’s suicide.

Dec 1, 2016 · So what does the TWA-AA merger leave American with today? Not much of what it had wanted to achieve with their initial plans. The goal was to win over the New York market by buying one of New York’s largest carriers, TWA.

Dec 1, 2019 · It may be nearly 20 years since one of America's most venerable airline brands ceased operations and was acquired by American Airlines on Dec. 1 2001, but for TWAers, Trans World Airlines will never be forgotten.

Jan. 10 -- The oldest name in passenger flight will soon disappear, as American Airlines has confirmed reports it will pay $500 million to acquire most of the assests of Trans World Airlines.

5 days ago · Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA), former American airline that maintained extensive routes in the United States and to Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. TWA was absorbed by American Airlines in 2001.