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 …

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 …

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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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Jul 11, 2025 · For decades, TWA wasn't just an airline; it was a symbol of American ingenuity, connecting continents and cultures with a fleet of iconic aircraft and a pioneering spirit.

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.

This documentary looks at the history of Trans World Airlines, an airline company that was based in St. Louis. TWA was bought by American Airlines the same y...