JFK Redevelopment - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014 Y
JFK Redevelopment [Abstract]
Estimated Cost Of Project	$ 180dal_EstimatedCostOfProject
Special Project Bonds Face Amount	800
Term of agreement to sublease space	33dal_TermOfAgreementToSubleaseSpace
Construction in Progress, Gross	739us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross
Construction obligation	$ 733

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for the acquisition of merchandise, materials, supplies and services pertaining to construction projects such as a housing development or factory expansion not classified as trade payables.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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-Subparagraph a

-Article 7

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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