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Share-Based Compensation Expense (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments Disclosure [Line Items]    
Expense (benefit) recognized in integration-related costs $ 18us-gaap_BusinessCombinationIntegrationRelatedCosts $ 34us-gaap_BusinessCombinationIntegrationRelatedCosts
Special Charges    
Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments Disclosure [Line Items]    
Expense (benefit) recognized in integration-related costs   $ 3us-gaap_BusinessCombinationIntegrationRelatedCosts
/ us-gaap_BusinessCombinationSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsAxis
= ual_SpecialChargesMember