Piece of 60’s Architecture (c) Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
After years of reconstructions, applications and approvals, almost impossible happened.. The jewel of the JFK New York Airport, the original Trans World Airlines (TWA) terminal, opened on Wednesday, May 15. 2019 its gates.
The remarkable architectural and architectural achievement was based on the design of the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. The terminal was opened in 1962 and ceased to exist along with the demise of the company in 2001, when the TWA brand was absorbed by American Airlines. The hotel, which opened on Wednesday, offers to its visitors 512 rooms and more than 4,500 m2 of conference space.
Pool with runway view (c) MCR
Rooms overlooking the runway 13L / 31R will offer every fan of aviation fun for many hours. Connoisseurs and admirers of the 60’s design will also come into their own. The hotel offers 2 landmarks. One is the Lockheed Constellation L-1649A Starliner, which has turned into a stylish hotel bar. In October 2018, the plane traveled 500 kilometers from Auburn-Lewiston Airport, where it has stood still for the last 30 years.
The aircraft was made in 1958 and wore registration N8083H. During its operation, it served as a supply aircraft in Alaska and even in the 1980s participated in the smuggling of marijuana in South America.
In 1986 it was bought by an aircraft enthusiast and shut down at Auburn-Lewiston Airport.
The second landmark of the hotel is the infinity pool on the roof. This pool is likely to be on the list of most aviation enthusiasts. Swimming in the pool while watching the take-offs and landings is not just experienced.
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- Pool with runway view (c) MCR
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- Corridor in terminal (c) TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty Images
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- The opening of the hotel was accompanied by hostesses in historical uniforms (c) Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
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- This view is appreciated by any plane enthusiast (c)David Mitchell/TWA Hotel
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- When you arrive at the hotel room you will find yourself in the 60’s (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- Historic look of hotel room equipment (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- TWA Flight Center was opened in 1962 and closed in 2001 (c) TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty Images
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- Piece of 60’s Architecture (c) Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
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- Retro hotel at Trans World Airlines at JFK Airport (c) Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
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- Original TWA terminal (c) Sheldon Klareich / Getty Images
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- Timeless TWA terminal design at JFK Airport (c) Courtesy Max Touhey / TWA Hotel
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- Timeless TWA terminal design at JFK Airport (c) Courtesy Max Touhey / TWA Hotel
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- TWA Design Bathroom (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- TWA terminal at JFK Airport (c) Max Touhey / TWA Hotel
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- Keys in retro design (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- Red and white colors are everywhere (c) Max Touhey / TWA Hotel
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- Work desk at TWA terminal (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- You can also buy this kit online (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- The history of TWA (c) David Mitchell / TWA Hotel
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- Exhibition of historical uniforms at TWA terminal (c) Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
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- Online check-in in hotel TWA (c)Kevin Hagen/Getty Images
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- Historical Coin Phones (c) Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
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- Historical Press Store (c) TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty Images
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- Lockheed Constellation L-1649A Starliner (c)TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Getty Images
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- Lockheed Constellation L1649A (c)Kevin Hagen/Getty Images
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- Cocktail Bar at Restored Connie (c) by Kevin Hagen / Getty Images
Source: CNN Travel
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