As the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 led to a wave of airline failures, start-ups, and takeovers in the United States, TWA was spun off from its holding company in 1984. Carl Icahn acquired …

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 …

May 27, 2025 · TWA did not originally stand for Trans World Airlines. The letters TWA were originally an acronym for Transcontinental & Western Air, an early airline that flew passengers …

In 1967, TWA began offering jet service for all of its domestic and international routes, the first airline to do so. Once one of the leading airlines in the world, Trans World Airlines (TWA) was …

Aug 30, 2023 · While TWA eventually declared bankruptcy and was purchased by United Airlines in 2001, the TWA brand continued operating until 2003. Today, TWA is remembered for being …

4 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.

May 29, 2020 · At its founding in July 1930, TWA was not an acronym for Trans World Airlines. Instead, it stood for Transcontinental and Western Air and was the result of a merger between …

Mar 19, 2025 · Trans World Airlines, or TWA, was a major American airline that operated for over seven decades. The company’s origins can be traced back to 1930 when it was formed …

TARPA TOPICS contains stories about members' current and past activities, stories about TWA and industry issues, and updates on TARPA activities. The Topics offers a wealth of …

Nov 7, 2023 · Trans World Airlines continues to fascinate airline buffs more than 20 years after its demise. It underwent three bankruptcies and was eventually acquired by American Airlines.