STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 339	$ 538	$ (109)	$ 325
Fuel derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings	38	(278)	69	(432)
Change in fair value	(262)	(231)	(169)	293
Employee benefit plans:
Amortization of net actuarial items	5	(8)	9	(13)
Investments and other		3	9	7
Comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, before tax	(219)	(514)	(82)	(145)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net	120	24	(191)	180
United Airlines Inc
Net income (loss)	(71)	281	(494)	121
Fuel derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings	17	(213)	32	(338)
Change in fair value	(148)	(149)	(90)	236
Employee benefit plans:
Amortization of net actuarial items	(1)	(1)	(2)	(1)
Investments and other		2	4	2
Comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, before tax	(132)	(361)	(56)	(101)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net	(203)	(80)	(550)	20
Continental Airlines Inc
Net income (loss)	440	262	432	205
Fuel derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings	21	(65)	37	(94)
Change in fair value	(114)	(82)	(79)	57
Employee benefit plans:
Amortization of net actuarial items	6	(7)	11	(12)
Investments and other	(1)	1	5	5
Comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, before tax	(88)	(153)	(26)	(44)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net	$ 352	$ 109	$ 406	$ 161