Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net income	$ 234	$ 700
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(14)	(19)
Investments		2
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(14)	(17)
Total comprehensive income	220	683
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	263	710
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(14)	(19)
Investments		2
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(14)	(17)
Total comprehensive income	$ 249	$ 693