Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Net income	$ 803	$ 950	$ 1,037	$ 1,650
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(15)	(16)	(29)	(35)
Investments		2		4
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(14)	(29)	(31)
Total comprehensive income	788	936	1,008	1,619
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	827	972	1,089	1,683
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(15)	(16)	(29)	(35)
Investments		2		4
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(14)	(29)	(31)
Total comprehensive income	$ 812	$ 958	$ 1,060	$ 1,652