Transcontinental & Western Air

Transcontinental & Western Air was the American airline formed in 1930 by the combination of earlier air transport and airmail operators. It later became Trans World Airlines, a name it took in 1950, and became widely known as TWA. Howard Hughes later left a deep mark on the company.The long original name was often shortened to its initials, and the bold, simple lettering suited a company that wanted to be seen from coast to coast.Browse our fan-made Transcontinental & Western Air watches, t-shirts and travel gear below.