TWA and JFK introduced me to world travel in 1994. I was a high school senior in Fort Wayne, IN, and I got the opportunity to go on a school trip to Spain. I was with a small group of (female) classmates,, a couple of chaperones, and the Spanish teacher. We flew from Indianapolis to New York-JFK. We transferred from TWA's domestic terminal (terminal 6) at JFK to the iconic Eero Saarinen architectural masterpiece, terminal 5 (TWA Flight Center). That terminal was something else. We flew TWA flight 904, the 747 nonstop to Madrid (MAD). It was my introduction to the 747. We came back 10 days later on flight 903 (also a 747).
The best airline there ever was. Always made you feel like you were family. Fond memories of flying the 727, L1011, 767, and MD80s from BOS-STL-PHX and JFK.
Well what a trip down memory lane. Never knew you did this Bill. I was there in 93, but I was day shift in terminal B. It was very nice to see some of the folks I worked with. Seems like you guys had more fun at night in Terminal A, than I had in the morning in B. Watching thru the video, I couldn't help thinking about what would happen 3 years later, when Elsie and her daughter checked in for flight 800 on that fateful night. RIP Elsie, may God bless you, and the passenger's and crew of TWA 800. We all miss you.
Amazing that you were able to capture and preserve this time in airline culture at JFK way back in 1993. I worked for AA at JFK, starting in 2000. Will never forget working the departure gates during the holidays, stressful but very fulfilling when you managed to get everyone without a seat on the flight. High stress, but rewarding. A total team effort, you never forget your teammates. TWA, we miss you dearly.
Spent the best years of my life working for TWA at JFK! I remember that day like it was yesterday ( I forgot how cute I was back then, red’s a good color on me, haha). We actually loved going to work, even when we were extended (frozen) for hours after our shift. Lots of manual work in those days, not much computerized , but we managed to get work done while still having fun. It was truly like having a second family. Some crazy some not, but everybody was a character.
Wonderful video and authentic. I credit TWA for giving me my start in this wild and crazy, yet wonderful business. I graduated from TWTA in STL 1993, BUT long story short, this month I completed 25 years of service as a CSA for Southwest Airlines. Take care and thanks again for sharing this wonderful video!!!!!!
Mane, I was knee high & it was the mid 90’s seeing all the TWA Jumbo jets at JFK was a shock & awe for a little Norwegian kid straight off the jet first time in the U.S, gosh the nostalgia
TWA's "second wind" in the early mid 90s.They had established a healthy mini hub presence at Atlanta (1992-1995) which flourished until the arrival of Valugarbage airlines who unfortunately pushed the legacy carrier out.
Nice to see the airline before all of the consolidating between the airlines (started in 1998 then after 2001 became a merger frenzy.). After the mergers the airlines stopped focusing on customers and they all were dealing with being merged and the airline that was on the short of the end often was treated like sludge to be filtered out with various creative reasons. TWA, Eastern, PanAm, Piedmont, Northwest Orient, Pacific SouthWest, America West. then after a break USAirways & Continental both of which were merged to gain destinations which they quickly replaced with their existing employees. Remember it seemed like USAirways and America West took over 5 years to finalize their merger because the unions wen't going to take a backseat to USAirways. All this merging hasn't made service better, or cheaper, they just split the charges to make the total cost obscured. TKT+ (bag check fees, seat selection fees, snack fees, and so on).
TWA may be iconic nowadays in 2020. But back then, they were just another airline. Nothing more and nothing less. Jeez! But with that said, the industry has changed massively since then. And not for the better either! Anyone old enough knows that. So it is cool to see how it was. Nostalgic indeed!
Always hated it when an employer handed out T-shirts for “employee spirit.” Shirts that were usually two sizes too large and/or ugly. Seems to work for these people, though.
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It never gets boring, watching familiar faces and thinking about a place that always felt like home! Bravo Vasili!
TWA and JFK introduced me to world travel in 1994. I was a high school senior in Fort Wayne, IN, and I got the opportunity to go on a school trip to Spain. I was with a small group of (female) classmates,, a couple of chaperones, and the Spanish teacher. We flew from Indianapolis to New York-JFK. We transferred from TWA's domestic terminal (terminal 6) at JFK to the iconic Eero Saarinen architectural masterpiece, terminal 5 (TWA Flight Center). That terminal was something else. We flew TWA flight 904, the 747 nonstop to Madrid (MAD). It was my introduction to the 747. We came back 10 days later on flight 903 (also a 747).
The best airline there ever was. Always made you feel like you were family. Fond memories of flying the 727, L1011, 767, and MD80s from BOS-STL-PHX and JFK.
Thank you.
Well what a trip down memory lane. Never knew you did this Bill.
I was there in 93, but I was day shift in terminal B. It was very nice to see some of the folks I worked with. Seems like you guys had more fun at night in Terminal A, than I had in the morning in B. Watching thru the video, I couldn't help thinking about what would happen 3 years later, when Elsie and her daughter checked in for flight 800 on that fateful night. RIP Elsie, may God bless you, and the passenger's and crew of TWA 800. We all miss you.
Is Elsie in this video?
@@ziggymorris8760 No, I don't believe so.
Amazing that you were able to capture and preserve this time in airline culture at JFK way back in 1993. I worked for AA at JFK, starting in 2000. Will never forget working the departure gates during the holidays, stressful but very fulfilling when you managed to get everyone without a seat on the flight. High stress, but rewarding. A total team effort, you never forget your teammates. TWA, we miss you dearly.
Thank you Bill for this great video. What a bunch of great people.
Spent the best years of my life working for TWA at JFK! I remember that day like it was yesterday ( I forgot how cute I was back then, red’s a good color on me, haha). We actually loved going to work, even when we were extended (frozen) for hours after our shift. Lots of manual work in those days, not much computerized , but we managed to get work done while still having fun. It was truly like having a second family. Some crazy some not, but everybody was a character.
Did I work with you?
It's Anthony.
Wonderful video and authentic. I credit TWA for giving me my start in this wild and crazy, yet wonderful business. I graduated from TWTA in STL 1993, BUT long story short, this month I completed 25 years of service as a CSA for Southwest Airlines. Take care and thanks again for sharing this wonderful video!!!!!!
P.S. I am looking forward to booking a room at The TWA hotel :)
Brings tears to my eyes. So many magnificent people we worked with!
thank you so much for featuring this Video. A former German employee.....
Maria drinking her Pepsi and smoking her cig - I love all of this 😍😀
Mane, I was knee high & it was the mid 90’s seeing all the TWA Jumbo jets at JFK was a shock & awe for a little Norwegian kid straight off the jet first time in the U.S, gosh the nostalgia
Wow that’s like stepping back in time…back in the day 🤩 Crazy how technology has advanced so much changing pretty much everything.
We never walked to work. We always ran lol
I used twa from milan to jfk/slc great memories ..massimo from italy
Thank you.
thank you for posting this. i was a 2nd generation employee at the STL/ATO.
This is great. I miss TWA!
So do we.
Way before my time, amazing video and thanks for sharing! From Billy to Bill
I still love TWA ..2019
Thank you.
Best job I ever had.87-2001
TWA!!!! Another world .. I want one of those jumpers 🤗😎🇬🇧
TWA's "second wind" in the early mid 90s.They had established a healthy mini hub presence at Atlanta (1992-1995) which flourished until the arrival of Valugarbage airlines who unfortunately pushed the legacy carrier out.
Can you buy those TWA shirts anywhere😊
Are those computers at their desks?
Who is the Billy guy? Does he have any social media or more videos? Awesome to look back in time!
Always been a big fan of TWA tea.
You should do 30 year reunion! I'd watch that
Flew on N723TW in DL colors.
Nice to see the airline before all of the consolidating between the airlines (started in 1998 then after 2001 became a merger frenzy.). After the mergers the airlines stopped focusing on customers and they all were dealing with being merged and the airline that was on the short of the end often was treated like sludge to be filtered out with various creative reasons. TWA, Eastern, PanAm, Piedmont, Northwest Orient, Pacific SouthWest, America West. then after a break USAirways & Continental both of which were merged to gain destinations which they quickly replaced with their existing employees. Remember it seemed like USAirways and America West took over 5 years to finalize their merger because the unions wen't going to take a backseat to USAirways. All this merging hasn't made service better, or cheaper, they just split the charges to make the total cost obscured. TKT+ (bag check fees, seat selection fees, snack fees, and so on).
My friend Liz worked for TWA at JFK during this time I always look for her in these vidoes. I'd be able to spot her hair first! haha.
I just want TWA to come back…
TWA may be iconic nowadays in 2020. But back then, they were just another airline. Nothing more and nothing less. Jeez!
But with that said, the industry has changed massively since then. And not for the better either! Anyone old enough knows that. So it is cool to see how it was. Nostalgic indeed!
Well, we would disagree with you.
"Hi mister FAA!"
What was your job? Also, you were cute ; - )
Try Walking Across-TWA
Always hated it when an employer handed out T-shirts for “employee spirit.” Shirts that were usually two sizes too large and/or ugly. Seems to work for these people, though.
No, we loved it. Everybody was like family. It was a great idea, and we had a lot of fun with it.
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Janet is a hottie
Comere: That's come here in NY speak :|
Are they smoking lol