Description: Trans World Airlines (TWA) was one of the nation's legacy carriers until mismanagement, route problems and financial problems caused its demise and it was acquired by American Airlines in 2001. For auction is a "Souvenir Flight Packet" dated 1949. TWA apparently presented these packets to passengers as a travel enhancement. The packet consists of a cardstock folio, in which are a TWA brochure, a pre-paid envelope for sending comments to the TWA CEO, and 3 TWA postcards. The postcards show views of 3 TWA-served cities - Geneva, Switzerland; Athens, Greece; and the Grand Canyon in the United States, 1949 TWA Trans World Airlines - souvenir flight packet - postcards Click images to enlarge Description Trans World Airlines (TWA) was one of the nation's legacy carriers until mismangement, route problems and financial problems caused its demise and it was acquired by American Airlines in 2001. Once owned by the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes, TWA for decades was one of the primary US carriers serving international destinations (along with Pan Am), and it was a major provider of east-west trans-continental service. For auction is a "Souvenir Flight Packet" dated 1949. TWA apparently presented these packets to passengers as a travel enhancement. The packet consists of a cardstock folio, in which are a TWA brochure, a pre-paid envelope for sending comments to the TWA CEO, and 3 TWA postcards. The folio measuers appx 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches closed, 9 1/2 to 9 inches opened.; it shows some wear and soiling, The TWA brochure measures appx 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches closed and opens to appx 15 x 3 1/2 inches; it is printed on semi-glossy paperstock and is in excellent condition. The pre-paid envelope measures appx 7 x 3 1/2 and also is in excellent condition.. The postcards show views of 3 TWA-served cities - Geneva, Switzerland; Athens, Greece; and the Grand Canyon in the United States, Each postcard measures appx 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches and is unused, in mint condition, A nice collection of items for the TWA nostalgist. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 20 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-17T17:27:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.64 USD
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