TWA began jet service in the U.S. shortly after American did in March 1959. The sole 707 operated initially from New York to San Francisco. TWA was late purchasing 707s putting it behind the eight ball as Howard Hughes was skittish about ordering the underpowered original models. By 1960, TWA was the only airline operating 707s both domestically and overseas. Internationally, rounds stretched all the way to Bangkok and Colombo, Ceylon. Domestically, Miami was finally added to the map, breaking from TWA's traditional route pattern.