Originally Posted by jlemon

21. (1979) In jlemon’s recent set of questions, you needed to get from Reno across the country to Smoky Mountains National Park. Now, after having hiked a 98 mile section of the Appalachian Trail, it’s time to return to Reno. Your closest airport is still in Knoxville and there just happens to be a 2-stop direct flight departing Knoxville every afternoon, seven days a week. You’ve booked a First Class seat and are already looking forward to that first cold beer after takeoff. Name the airline you’ll be flying upon as well as the aircraft and the two enroute stops.

Let's try TWA operating a B727-100 with a routing of Knoxville - St. Louis - Denver - Reno.

Once American and United were off the board, there weren't a lot of other options, were there? I don't recall TWA serving TYS historically, but the early days of deregulation were exciting times as airlines explored lots of interesting new routes. In any event, TWA through STL is correct! However, the second stop was not Denver. I sense you polishing this one off very soon...