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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - INCOME STATEMENT (DETAILS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges [Member] \| Fuel hedge contracts [Member] \| Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft fuel expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (losses) recognized in income	$ (24)	$ 19
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges [Member] \| Interest rate swaps agreements [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	3	2
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges [Member] \| Interest rate swaps agreements [Member] \| Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft rent [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (losses) recognized in income	$ (1)	$ (2)

The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments.

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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