New Accounting Pronouncement and Changes in Accounting or Estimates Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) aircraft	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) aircraft
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	$ 5	$ 7
Change In Accounting Estimate Financial Effect On Depreciation Expense for the Remainder of 2016	$ 56
Additional 737 NG 800 Firm Orders \| aircraft	33	33

The aggregate cash inflow comprised of the amount received from (a) employees to acquire the entity's shares under incentive awards, including stock option exercises and restricted stock arrangements, and (b) the excess tax benefit arising from such transactions.

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