On a hot August day 50 years ago, I was deposited in front of the Trans World Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport in a rented Cadillac. The Caddy needed some timing work done on the engine, and the ambient temperature had outpaced the vehicle’s air conditioning, but I didn’t care. I was flying to London on TWA—it was a big day. The world and its possibilities seemed as soaring as the Eero Saarinen-designed terminal building.
A Night at the TWA Hotel
Key Takeaways:
- The author embarks on a nostalgic journey, revisiting JFK's iconic TWA Flight Center 50 years after his first flight from there, now repurposed as the TWA Hotel.
- He recounts flying his private jet to JFK, navigating the busy airport, and exploring the hotel's aviation-themed attractions, including historical exhibits and a bar inside a restored Constellation airplane.
- The trip celebrates the enduring architectural elegance of the Saarinen-designed terminal and the author's lifelong passion for aviation, blending past memories with the excitement of modern air travel.
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