Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net income	$ 700	$ 932
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical, and other postretirement benefits	(19)	(27)
Derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings		(6)
Unrealized gain on investments:
Net change in value	2	2
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(17)	(31)
Total comprehensive income	683	901
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	710	937
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical, and other postretirement benefits	(19)	(27)
Derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings		(6)
Unrealized gain on investments:
Net change in value	2	2
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(17)	(31)
Total comprehensive income	$ 693	$ 906