Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net income	$ 1,919	$ 2,676	$ 7,610
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost	(55)	(65)	(108)
Current year change	(15)	(293)	(51)
Investments and derivative financial instruments	(1)	7	(14)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(71)	(351)	(173)
Total comprehensive income	1,848	2,325	7,437
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	1,922	2,781	8,120
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost	(55)	(65)	(109)
Current year change	(13)	(292)	(51)
Investments and derivative financial instruments	(1)	6	(15)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(69)	(351)	(175)
Total comprehensive income	$ 1,853	$ 2,430	$ 7,945