Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,816	$ 4,455	$ 13,508	$ 12,565
- Regional Affiliates	735	618	2,023	1,716
Cargo	176	167	532	491
Other revenues	649	602	1,960	1,812
Total operating revenues	6,376	5,842	18,023	16,584
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,255	1,613	6,299	4,744
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,776	1,732	5,262	5,149
Other rentals and landing fees	363	355	1,070	1,059
Maintenance, materials and repairs	345	334	983	1,025
Depreciation and amortization	273	274	815	808
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	285	256	809	738
Aircraft rentals	165	148	483	422
Food service	137	129	390	365
Other operating expenses	738	659	2,182	2,034
Total operating expenses	6,337	5,500	18,293	16,344
Operating Income (Loss)	39	342	(270)	240
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	6	8	20	19
Interest expense	(211)	(204)	(626)	(622)
Interest capitalized	11	7	28	25
Miscellaneous - net	(7)	(10)	(36)	(35)
Other Income (Expense)	(201)	(199)	(614)	(613)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(162)	143	(884)	(373)
Income tax
Net Income (Loss)	$ (162)	$ 143	$ (884)	$ (373)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic	$ (0.48)	$ 0.43	$ (2.64)	$ (1.12)
Diluted	$ (0.48)	$ 0.39	$ (2.64)	$ (1.12)