Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 1,686	$ 1,412	$ 1,282
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(438)	(117)	(70)
Investments	3	(3)	(1)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(435)	(120)	(71)
Total comprehensive income	1,251	1,292	1,211
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	1,972	1,658	1,285
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(434)	(116)	(68)
Investments	3	(3)	(1)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(431)	(119)	(69)
Total comprehensive income	$ 1,541	$ 1,539	$ 1,216