Description: On December 15, 1979, TWA began daily nonstop flights from Boston, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. to several destinations in Florida This cover was carried on the inaugural TWA flight from the National Airport Mail Facility in Washington, DC to Miami, Florida (where it was backstamped) and is listed in The Air Mail Catalogue as TW-D36Sf.In January 2001, Trans World Airlines filed for a third and final bankruptcy and was acquired by American Airlines. American Airlines laid off many former TWA employees in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks. TWA continued to exist as an LLC under American Airlines until July 1, 2003 at which time all operations were integrated into American Airlines.
Price: 2 USD
Location: Cranford, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-08T13:25:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Transportation
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: First Flight Cover
Country: United States
Event: First Flight
Grade: Ungraded
Exact Topic: Aviation History
Exact Type: Postal History
Topic: Aviation
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
