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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Long-term Purchase Commitments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
Equipment purchase deposits $ 1,217 $ 1,209
Aircraft and Engine Purchase Commitments [Member]    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
2018 1,826  
2019 2,730  
2020 2,730  
2021 2,858  
2022 2,138  
2023 and Thereafter 1,482  
Total 13,764  
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
Equipment purchase deposits 1,217 $ 1,209
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] | Aircraft and Engine Purchase Commitments [Member]    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
2018 1,826  
2019 2,730  
2020 2,730  
2021 2,858  
2022 2,138  
2023 and Thereafter 1,482  
Total $ 13,764