Dann Lewis

Established just two years ago, Southern California based Resort Commuter Airlines has concluded an affiliation agreement with TWA and changed its name and livery to Trans World Express, Dann H. Lewis, president of Resort Commuter announced.

As Trans World Express, the airline will provide greatly improved feeder service to Los Angeles from numerous Southern California cities, including Oxnard and Palm Springs. Dann Lewis said that Resort Commuter carries more than 50 percent of all passengers from Orange County (John Wayne) to Los Angeles International. Lewis went on to say that these arrangements with TWA will allow Resort Commuter to exchange passengers and maintain joint fares with most domestic and international carriers.
As a code-share of TWA, Trans World Express is establishing its own operations center within the TWA area in Terminal Three at LAX. Dann Lewis said that in addition to providing customer service and a ramp base at LAX, TW Express will maintain its high profile at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport.
Mr. Lewis said the airline has applied for permits to construct a mini-terminal north of the existing John Wayne main terminal and adjacent to designated ramp areas for loading regional aircraft. The new facility will accommodate up to three regional carriers.
The association with TWA, Dann Lewis said, will ensure a level of market recognition and penetration far in excess of what an independent commuter carier can command. Publishing its flight schedules unter the “TW” code in airline guides, travel publications and airline computer reservations systems (CRS’s) will enhance its name recognition and marketability.
Before joining Resort Commuter, Dann Lewis, who will continue as president of Trans World Express, was chairman of Bahamasair, the flag carrier of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. He also served as director of tourism for the State of New York and the U. S. Virgin Islands. He participated in the launch of the now famous “I Love New York” campaign and consulted on the current California State tourism marketing blitz.
From: Orange County Register, by Jack Ballard, October 30, 1986

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