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Intersegment revenues and expenses generated from FedEx operating companies providing transportation and related services for other FedEx companines outside their reportable segment.

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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment.

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The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of long lived assets other than goodwill due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value.

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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs, excluding asset retirement obligations, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program that is planned and controlled by management, and materially changes either the scope of a business undertaken by an entity, or the manner in which that business is conducted.

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Business Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2011	May 31, 2010	May 31, 2009
Business Segment Information Table Detail Abstract
Goodwill impairment charge		$ 18
Intersegment Revenues And Expenses	immaterial
FedEx Express Segment [Member]
Business Segment Information Table Detail Abstract
ATA Airlines lawsuit reserve	66
Other Asset Impairment Charges			260
FedEx Freight Segment [Member]
Business Segment Information Table Detail Abstract
Restructuring Charges	133
Goodwill impairment charge		18	90
Goodwill And Other Impairment Charge			100
FedEx Services Segment [Member]
Business Segment Information Table Detail Abstract
Goodwill impairment charge			$ 810