Regional Expenses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	389	$	423
Salaries, wages and benefits	471		409
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers ⁽¹⁾	354		340
Maintenance, materials and repairs	116		93
Other rent and landing fees	152		167
Aircraft rent	6		7
Selling expenses	80		92
Depreciation and amortization	83		79
Special items, net	93		—
Other	180		153
Total regional expenses	$	1,924	$	1,763

⁽¹⁾

During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recognized $150 million and $143 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airline Inc. (Republic). We hold a 25% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Regional Expenses [Line Items]

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	389	$	423
Salaries, wages and benefits	84		80
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers ⁽¹⁾	913		857
Maintenance, materials and repairs	4		4
Other rent and landing fees	144		160
Aircraft rent	6		7
Selling expenses	80		92
Depreciation and amortization	70		68
Special items, net	93		—
Other	108		100
Total regional expenses	$	1,891	$	1,791

⁽¹⁾

During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, American recognized $150 million and $143 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airline Inc. (Republic). American holds a 25% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.