Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Net income	$ 1,412	$ 1,282	$ 2,584
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(117)	(70)	(358)
Investments	(3)	(1)	7
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(120)	(71)	(351)
Total comprehensive income	1,292	1,211	2,233
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	1,658	1,285	2,689
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(116)	(68)	(357)
Investments	(3)	(1)	6
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(119)	(69)	(351)
Total comprehensive income	$ 1,539	$ 1,216	$ 2,338