Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017		Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015
Cash	$ 275		$ 295		$ 322
Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments	11		103		113
Total cash and restricted cash	286	[1]	398	[1]	435	[1]	$ 507
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Cash	265		287		310
Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments	11		103		113
Total cash and restricted cash	$ 276	[2]	$ 390	[2]	$ 423	[2]	$ 481

[1] The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash to amounts reported within the consolidated balance sheets:Cash$275 $295 $322Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments11 103 113Total cash and restricted cash$286 $398 $435

[2] The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash to amounts reported within the consolidated balance sheets:Cash$265 $287 $310Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments11 103 113Total cash and restricted cash$276 $390 $423