Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a major American airline which operated from 1930 until 2001. It was formed as Transcontinental & Western Air to operate a route from New York City to Los Angeles via St. Louis, Kansas City, and other stops, with Ford Trimotors. With American, United, and Eastern, it was one of the "Big Four" domestic airlines in the United States formed by the Spoils Conference of 1930.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
The float debuted in 1986 and it lasted for seven years straight until its retirement after 1992.
Guest Stars[]
Listed below are the guest stars that have performed/appeared on the float, alongside the respective songs which they sang during the NBC Telecast.
- 1986 - Roger Miller; sang "Arkansas"
- 1987 - Bobby Vinton; sang "Santa Must Be Polish" with choreography by The Polonaise Folk Dancers
- 1988 - Christopher Daniel Barnes
- 1989 - Robin Leach & Judith Ledford
- 1990 - Jane Carr
- 1991 - Carolyn Sapp
- 1992 - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle; sang "A Whole New World"