Regional Expenses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Regional Expenses [Line Items]

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	423	$	398
Salaries, wages and benefits	409		383
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)	340		354
Maintenance, materials and repairs	93		80
Other rent and landing fees	167		147
Aircraft rent	7		9
Selling expenses	92		85
Depreciation and amortization	79		82
Other	153		160
Total regional expenses	$	1,763	$	1,698

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we recognized $143 million and $138 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airline Inc. (Republic). We hold a 25% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Regional Expenses [Line Items]

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	423	$	398
Salaries, wages and benefits	80		82
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)	857		798
Maintenance, materials and repairs	4		2
Other rent and landing fees	160		141
Aircraft rent	7		7
Selling expenses	92		85
Depreciation and amortization	68		68
Other	100		101
Total regional expenses	$	1,791	$	1,682

⁽¹⁾  During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, American recognized $143 million and $138 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airline Inc. (Republic). American holds a 25% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.