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Trans World Airlines

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Also known as Trans World Airlines, Inc., TWA, TWA Trans World Airlines, Trans World Airlines, TWA

defunct airline in the United States (1930–2001)

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Encyclopedic overview

FoundedJuly 16, 1930 95 years ago (1930-07-16) (as Transcontinental & Western Air) Ceased operationsDecember 1, 2001 24 years ago (2001-12-01) (merged with American Airlines) Hubs Kansas City–Downtown (1951–1972) Kansas City–International (1972–1982) St. Louis (1982–2001)

Focus citiesAthens–Ellinikon Atlanta (1992–1994) Boston Chicago–O'Hare (1958–1982) Denver–Stapleton London–Heathrow (before April 1991) Los Angeles New York–JFK Paris–Charles de Gaulle Pittsburgh (1966–1985) San Juan (1999–2001)

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