Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net income	$ 341	$ 661	$ 1,094	$ 1,865
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(17)	(15)	(49)	(44)
Total comprehensive income	324	646	1,045	1,821
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	403	686	1,258	1,942
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(17)	(15)	(50)	(44)
Total comprehensive income	$ 386	$ 671	$ 1,208	$ 1,898