Emergence from Chapter 11 - Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Labor-related deemed claim	$ 1,500	$ 1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections		325
Fair value of conversion discount		218
Professional fees		199
Other		180
Total reorganization items, net		2,655
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Labor-related deemed claim	$ 1,500	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections		320
Fair value of conversion discount		218
Professional fees		199
Other		170
Total reorganization items, net		$ 2,640