Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block]

Aircraft Purchase and Lease Commitments

At September 30, 2014, future aircraft purchase commitments totaled approximately $8.5 billion and included 73 B-737-900ER, 45 A321-200, 18 B-787-8, 6CRJ-900, and 10 A330-300 aircraft. We have obtained long-term financing commitments for a substantial portion of the purchase price of these aircraft, except for the 18 B-787-8 aircraft. Our purchase commitment for the 18 B-787-8 aircraft provides for certain aircraft substitution rights.

(in millions)	Total
Three months ending December 31, 2014	$	200
2015	1,355
2016	1,730
2017	1,500
2018	1,035
Thereafter	2,700
Total	$	8,520