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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Continental Airlines Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payment to related parties	$ 268
Net current payables to related parties	2,210	11
Non-current payables to related parties	729
United Airlines Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payment to related parties	230
Net current payables to related parties	$ 104	$ 104

Amount of payable due to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Amount of receivables owed to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership, which are usually due after one year (or one business cycle, if longer).

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