Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,909	$ 4,816	$ 14,303	$ 13,508
-Regional Affiliates	748	735	2,208	2,023
Cargo	156	176	499	532
Other revenues	616	649	1,908	1,960
Total operating revenues	6,429	6,376	18,918	18,023
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,180	2,255	6,555	6,299
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,783	1,776	5,342	5,262
Other rentals and landing fees	329	363	990	1,070
Maintenance, materials and repairs	347	345	1,047	983
Depreciation and amortization	256	273	777	815
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	277	285	806	809
Aircraft rentals	137	165	410	483
Food service	139	137	394	390
Special charges	211	0	329	0
Other operating expenses	719	738	2,164	2,182
Total operating expenses	6,378	6,337	18,814	18,293
Operating Income (Loss)	51	39	104	(270)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	7	6	20	20
Interest expense	(161)	(211)	(503)	(626)
Interest capitalized	13	11	36	28
Miscellaneous - net	(11)	(7)	(29)	(36)
Other Income (Expense)	(152)	(201)	(476)	(614)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(101)	(162)	(372)	(884)
Reorganization Items, Net	(137)	0	(1,767)	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(238)	(162)	(2,139)	(884)
Income tax	0	0	0	0
Net Loss	$ (238)	$ (162)	$ (2,139)	$ (884)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic	$ (0.71)	$ (0.48)	$ (6.38)	$ (2.64)
Diluted	$ (0.71)	$ (0.48)	$ (6.38)	$ (2.64)