Restructuring and Other Items (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other items	$ 570	$ 106	$ 649	$ 242
Severance and related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other items	63	0	63	0
Favorable litigation settlement [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other items	$ (67)	$ 0	$ (67)	$ 0
B-747-400 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of Aircraft Operated			16
Number of Aircraft Retired	3