Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]

Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in millions):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Equity investment	$	—	$	120	$	—
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	—		15		3
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net	1,091		1,040		964
Income taxes paid	18		20		16

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]

Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in millions):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Equity investment	$	—	$	120	$	—
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	—		15		3
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net	1,009		942		867
Income taxes paid	16		18		14