Supplementary Disclosure of Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$ 1,112	$ 2,496
Taxes	406	614
Non-cash investing/financing activities:
Interest credited to policyholder contract deposits included in financing activities	2,801	3,007
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Non-cash consideration received from sale		$ 4,586
Aer Cap
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Non-cash consideration received from sale	$ 500