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At New York's JFK Airport, the TWA Hotel stands as a testament to mid-century design and modern engineering. Originally completed in 1962, the TWA Flight Center was considered a masterpiece of its time, bringing glamour and excitement to air travel during the 1960s. The terminal ceased passenger operations in 2001 but was repurposed as a hotel following a restoration project that began in 2015.
Designed by Eero Saarinen for Trans World Airlines (TWA), the terminal features a wing-shaped shell roof supported by four Y-shaped piers. Its interior and exterior have been designated as landmarks of New York City and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Trans World Airlines, which began as Transcontinental & Western Air in 1930, merged with American Airlines in December 2001 after facing financial difficulties. At its peak, TWA operated an all-jet fleet across eight hubs in the United States and Puerto Rico.
