Trans World Airlines
airline in the United States (1930–2003)
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]
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Founded | July 16, 1930 (as Transcontinental & Western Air) | ||||||
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Ceased operations | December 1, 2001 (acquired by American Airlines) | ||||||
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Frequent-flyer program | Aviators | ||||||
Subsidiaries | Trans World Express | ||||||
Parent company | Trans World Corporation |
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The TWA Hotel
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The wreckage of TWA Flight 800
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A Lockheed Tristar
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A Lockheed Constellation
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