Trans World Airlines

defunct American airline
(Redirected from TWA)

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
Trans World Airlines Logo.svg
IATA ICAO Callsign
TW TWA TWA
FoundedJuly 16, 1930 (as Transcontinental & Western Air)
Ceased operationsDecember 1, 2001 (acquired by American Airlines)
Hubs
Frequent-flyer programAviators
SubsidiariesTrans World Express
Parent companyTrans World Corporation






ReferencesEdit

  1. http://avstop.com/history/historyofairlines/twa.htm
  2. "TWA to be bought by American - Jan. 10, 2001". money.cnn.com.

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