<strong>TWA Hotel: </strong>The long-awaited TWA Hotel built inside the old Trans World Airlines terminal has opened at New York's JFK Airport, offering passengers a retro aviation-themed stopover.
TWA Hotel: The long-awaited TWA Hotel built inside the old Trans World Airlines terminal has opened at New York's JFK Airport, offering passengers a retro aviation-themed stopover.
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<strong>Classic building:</strong> The TWA Hotel is housed in a classic piece of 1960s architecture and includes high end retail shops and restaurants.
Classic building: The TWA Hotel is housed in a classic piece of 1960s architecture and includes high end retail shops and restaurants.
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<strong>Golden age of flying: </strong>The old TWA Flight Center was designed by architect Eero Saarinen. It opened in 1962 and closed as an air terminal in 2001.
Golden age of flying: The old TWA Flight Center was designed by architect Eero Saarinen. It opened in 1962 and closed as an air terminal in 2001.
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<strong>Interior design: </strong>The 1960s-influenced guest rooms feature Knoll furnishings and vintage-inspired décor.
Interior design: The 1960s-influenced guest rooms feature Knoll furnishings and vintage-inspired décor.
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<strong>Midcentury marvel:</strong> When guests walk into their room at the TWA hotel, they are momentarily transported back to the '60s.
Midcentury marvel: When guests walk into their room at the TWA hotel, they are momentarily transported back to the '60s.
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<strong>An easy commute:</strong> "Glamorous hotel" and "near the airport" are no longer mutually exclusive.
An easy commute: "Glamorous hotel" and "near the airport" are no longer mutually exclusive.
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<strong>Air style: </strong>Models in aviation-inspired uniforms attended the hotel's ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 15.
Air style: Models in aviation-inspired uniforms attended the hotel's ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 15.
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<strong>Cool corridor: </strong>The hotel's stylish Saarinen Wing is named after architect Eero Saarinen who designed the TWA Flight Center.
Cool corridor: The hotel's stylish Saarinen Wing is named after architect Eero Saarinen who designed the TWA Flight Center.
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<strong>Pool with a view:</strong> The hotel has an infinity pool with views over JFK's runways.
Pool with a view: The hotel has an infinity pool with views over JFK's runways.
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<strong>Cocktails with Connie: </strong>A restored 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane known as "Connie" has been converted into a cocktail lounge at the TWA Hotel.
Cocktails with Connie: A restored 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane known as "Connie" has been converted into a cocktail lounge at the TWA Hotel.
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<strong>Long journey:</strong> "Connie" was towed to the airport last year. This particular aircraft has a storied past as an Alaskan bush plane and a drop plane used by marijuana dealers in South America.
Long journey: "Connie" was towed to the airport last year. This particular aircraft has a storied past as an Alaskan bush plane and a drop plane used by marijuana dealers in South America.
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<strong>Stylish bar: </strong>The Constellation's refitted interior is considerably more comfortable than a standard airplane.
Stylish bar: The Constellation's refitted interior is considerably more comfortable than a standard airplane.
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<strong>Old news: </strong>A display of retro magazine titles mimics an old fashioned airport newsstand at the new TWA Hotel.
Old news: A display of retro magazine titles mimics an old fashioned airport newsstand at the new TWA Hotel.
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<strong>Cheap calls:</strong> The new TWA Hotel's throwback stylings include 10 cent payphones.
Cheap calls: The new TWA Hotel's throwback stylings include 10 cent payphones.
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<strong>Check in: </strong>Guest Billie O'Hagan, a flight attendant at Alaska Airlines, checks in at the front desk in the new TWA Hotel.
Check in: Guest Billie O'Hagan, a flight attendant at Alaska Airlines, checks in at the front desk in the new TWA Hotel.
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<strong>Fashion flashback: </strong>The newly opened hotel has a display of vintage flight attendant uniforms.
Fashion flashback: The newly opened hotel has a display of vintage flight attendant uniforms.
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<strong>TWA Hotel:</strong> It's almost time for check in! The retro-inspired TWA hotel is open as of May 15, 2019.
TWA Hotel: It's almost time for check in! The retro-inspired TWA hotel is open as of May 15, 2019.
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<strong>Collectibles:</strong> The hotel's in-room Dopp kits can be purchased online even if you're not a guest.
Collectibles: The hotel's in-room Dopp kits can be purchased online even if you're not a guest.
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<strong>Work it:</strong> This desk is more stylish than your office.
Work it: This desk is more stylish than your office.
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<strong>Red-y and waiting:</strong> TWA's red-and-white color scheme is used throughout.
Red-y and waiting: TWA's red-and-white color scheme is used throughout.
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<strong>A soft landing:</strong> Even the room keys reflect the midcentury vibe.
A soft landing: Even the room keys reflect the midcentury vibe.
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<strong>A look inside:</strong> The only airline terminal you'd actually want to spend time in.
A look inside: The only airline terminal you'd actually want to spend time in.
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<strong>Powder your nose:</strong> The TWA Hotel's bathrooms are also right on brand.
Powder your nose: The TWA Hotel's bathrooms are also right on brand.
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<strong>Don't look back: </strong>The iconic TWA (Trans World Airlines) Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen was transformed into the heart of the TWA hotel.
Don't look back: The iconic TWA (Trans World Airlines) Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen was transformed into the heart of the TWA hotel.
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<strong>Up close and personal: </strong>This view shows off Saarinen's iconic design.
Up close and personal: This view shows off Saarinen's iconic design.
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<strong>Ready to go:</strong> Here, you can see the former entrance to the airport.
Ready to go: Here, you can see the former entrance to the airport.
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