Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 18,743	$ 17,947	$ 16,760
- Regional Affiliates	2,914	2,724	2,327
Cargo	669	703	672
Other revenues	2,499	2,583	2,391
Total operating revenues	24,825	23,957	22,150
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	8,717	7,434	5,731
Wages, salaries and benefits	6,242	6,385	6,227
Regional payments to AMR Eagle	1,142	2,418	2,227
Other rentals and landing fees	1,286	1,305	1,284
Maintenance, materials and repairs	1,133	1,020	1,056
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	1,050	1,062	976
Depreciation and amortization	999	950	935
Aircraft rentals	550	673	592
Food service	535	518	490
Special charges	386	725	0
Other operating expenses	2,744	2,637	2,481
Total operating expenses	24,784	25,127	21,999
Operating Income (Loss)	41	(1,170)	151
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	25	25	25
Interest expense	(662)	(689)	(654)
Interest capitalized	50	40	29
Related party	(13)	(14)	(13)
Miscellaneous - net	243	(41)	(42)
Other Income (Expense)	(357)	(679)	(655)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(316)	(1,849)	(504)
Reorganization Items, Net	(2,179)	(116)	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(2,495)	(1,965)	(504)
Income tax (benefit)	(569)	0	(35)
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ (1,926)	$ (1,965)	$ (469)