Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions until 2019	$ 0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions until 2019	$ 0

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