Not that easy peesy, I think I know 1, 2, and 6. The rest ?????.

Annette

the only one I don't know is #5. I have a thought for the L and the I, but I am probably wrong.

Oh, and I have done the same thing in re: ideas! So irritating and I am sure it was a suberb question!!!

Cynthia

L.I.A.T is a funny one - at least to me! I have flown it a couple of times, usually with some trepidation. The letters have a couple of humourous substitutions - Luggage In Another Terminal; Leave Island Any time - both sadly accurate!!

Nancy.

I'm a little late checking in today, as I am on Seattle time. Hi, Annette. I can't see you from here, but I know you're not too far away.

The only one of these airlines I totally know is TWA. I know QUANTAS is Australian and KLM is Dutch, but I don't know the acronyms. Maybe there will be some friendly coat tails I can ride in on.

TM

QANTAS is an unusual case. Everyone thinks it is a word. It started in the north of Australia...does that help?

Nancy

This post was edited by midnightsmum on Sat, Sep 13, 14 at 14:14

Is there a New York connection to LIAT?

There could be a tenuous connection between Qantas and KLM, TM. All those royals are related to one another, aren't they?

My favorite is Air New Zealand because of their Middle Earth scenes on the planes. Also like Air France and Air Tahiti Nui (partner airlines with lovely service).

Someday, I would love to be able to fly first class or even business. Ain't gonna happen, I fear. :(

Cynthia, no Long Island connection, sorry.

Nancy.

TM, not too far away, just an hour and forty minute ferry ride and maybe a three hour road trip to Seattle, sticking to the speed limit of course, lots of smokies along the way :). We use to spend a lot of weekends in Seattle back in the 70's and 80's, there were some really great restaurants back then, probably still are.

Annette

Cynthia, no Long Island connection, sorry.

Nancy.

Sorry, and yes, a royal connection for KLM and QANTAS.

Nancy.

LIAT. Okay, nothing to do with Long Island. How about Laughing Indian Acrobatic Transport?

Cynthia

OK, I'm getting a vibe here. Queensland May be the Q in QUANTAS, and King or King's may be the K in KLM.

TM

KLM is in Dutch. The English translation has royal in it. You are correct about the Q.

LIAT is one of those stalwarts in the Caribbean. Named for not Long Island, but some others.

Nancy.

Sorry, thought that it was Friday. Have gotten my days all mixed up.

Know parts of several and making quesses on others
1. British ? Air Canada.

2. Queensland and Northern Territory Airline Service

3. Royal Dutch Airlines

4. Scandinavian Airline Service

5. ? Island Air Transport

6. Trans World Airlines

Okay, here are my guesses:

1. B.O.A.C. British Overseas Airline Corp. ( or maybe Company?)

2. QANTAS Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service

3. KLM - I'll take the English translation Royal Dutch Airlines

4. SAS Scandanavian Airline System

5. L.I.A.T. Guessing here from your clue! Lesser Islands of the Antilles Transport. Yikes that can't be right, but I have never been to the Carribean so...

6. TWA Trans World Airlines

Can't wait to read the answers!

Cynthia

I'll go along with Cyn, I thought the same for 1, 2 and 6, the rest I haven't even heard of so I'll fly in on Cyn's coattails LOL.

Annette

4 might be Service. Not sure of that last initial.

Cynthia

I have only these:

3. Royal Dutch Airlines
6. Trans-World Airlines

TM

Grrrr....double posts - it is a tablet thing I fear

Nancy.

This post was edited by midnightsmum on Sun, Sep 14, 14 at 12:46

Well, I am tremendously impressed that 2 of you got Qantas. People in the industry don't always know this - kudos!!

1. B.O.A.C. - British Overseas Airways Corporation

2. QANTAS - Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services

3. KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij - or Royal Dutch Airlines, which is what the Dutch means

4. SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System

5. L.I.A.T. - Leeward Islands Air Transport - based in Antigua. They flew Hawker Siddeley HS 748's for many years, that had formerly belonged to the Chilean air Force - the joke was even they wouldn't fly them anymore. It was a common sight to see the plane with engine cowlings off on the runway, with mechanics hanging out of the engine - not confidence inspiring.

6. TWA - Trans World Airlines - founded by Howard Hughes.

Fun stuff - I used to love the names and the meanings!! don't even get me started on bird icons for airlines!!

So, for Cynthia, Annette and Bobbie:
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For TM:
{{gwi:611961}}{{gwi:611961}}

Thanks for playing -- see you all next week!!

Nancy.

Had to think for awhile as so used to using and seeing the acronyms but not the full name.

Thanks, Nancy. You were very generous with the planes.

Cute planes. Thanks, Nancy. It was a cool question.

TM