"If you haven't found a man to keep you by the time you're 28,TWA won't want you either".
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"If you haven't found a man to keep you by the time you're 28,TWA won't want you either". 1935 |
That whacky world of TWA Flight Attendants. The general public could hardly imagine what is was like to spend half your life walking around at 37,000 feet, traveling from one exotic country to the next, shopping for perfume in Paris, Gucci bags in Rome, LLadros in Spain, jewelry in Egypt and custom designed fashions in Bombay. Staying at the finest hotels around the world, dining on continental cuisine. TWA Flight Attendants traveled the world like most people drive to their corner grocery store. Debriefing shares some memorable moments all written by TWA Flight Attendants. Just a glimpse into the world of of those crazy TWA skies. |
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Travel With Angels  |
TWA had the distinct honor to be the U.S. official Papal Charter. In Jan. 27, 1999, Pope Paul I returned to Rome aboard a specially configured TWA 767-300, dubbed Shepard I for the trip. The flight was the fifth time TWA had the honor of carrying the Pope, and the fourth time it had carried Pope John Paul II and his entourage. TWA first flew the Holy Father in 1965 when it transported Pole Paul VI roundtrip from Rome to New York City to address the United Nations. TWA transported Pope John Paul II in 1995 from Newark to Baltimore and then on to Rome. In 1987, the airline carried the pontiff on an 11-day, nine city U.S. tour and again in 1979, on a six-day, six city trip that included a return flight to Rome.TWA's international travel experience with Catholic hierarchy began the same year the airline launched its overseas service to Europe in 1946. That year, TWA flew 11 Catholic bishops to the Vatican where they received their "red hats" signifying their elevation to Cardinal. TWA had such a long standing relationship with the Catholic Church that Bishop Fulton J. Sheen once told an audience that TWA meant "Traveling With Angels". In 1995 Bill and Virginia Kelly had the honor fly Pope John Paul II's from Baltimore to Rome. They have shared with us what it was like to be part of TWA's most distinguished moments in history. Click here to "Travel With Angels" Return to top |
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Airline of the Stars  |
From the beginning flying has always been the choice of travel for the "rich and famous." Often referred to as "The Airline of the Stars", TWA made sure Hollywood celebrities received the true TWA red carpet treatment. TWA Flight Attendants represented the heartbeat of those exciting years. Personally greeting the multitude of celebrities who considered TWA their airline of choice. TWA Flight Attendants share some of their most unforgettable Star Filled moments. Click here to read about the "Airline of the Stars" |
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Debriefing  |
Debriefing - translation - crew code for party time! After a long flight it was not uncommon to hear the magic word: debriefing in the Captains room!
Once everyone had a chance to check into their hotel rooms and a quick change out of the uniform - everyone headed off to the Captains room. Why the Captains room? Because the Captains rooms were usually a suite in comparison to the rest of the crews regular hotel room. International briefing were the best. it was the pursers responsibility to make mimosas from the remaining First Class champagne and orange juice. Once everyone boarded the crew bus for our downtown location, the party began. And the stories - what TWA crew members did best was story telling and laughing. |
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Royal Ambassador Service  |
From the 1950's through the mid 80's TWA's First Class dining service was call the Royal Ambassador Service. And Royal it was! TWA spared no expense when preparing the finests in-flight cullinery taste treats. We managed to save some of TWA's favorites recipes. Join us at the Ambassador Service site where fine dining is only a click away. "Bon appétit " |
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Music "The Last Starfighter" Return to top |
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