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Number Of Aircraft Retired

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The carrying amount on the books of the entity of the impaired asset to be disposed of by a method other than sale.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale.

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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Valuation of Long-Lived Assets (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) aircraft	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) aircraft
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Flight equipment and other long-lived assets	$ 28,500		$ 28,500
Number of aircraft removed from active service \| aircraft			600
Retired aircraft
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cumulative net book value of retired aircraft	370		$ 370
MD-88 fleet
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charge related to retired fleet		$ 22
777 fleet
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charge related to retired fleet	1,400
MD-90 fleet
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charge related to retired fleet	330
737-700 fleet
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charge related to retired fleet	220
767-300ER
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charge related to retired fleet	$ 180
Number of aircraft retired \| aircraft	7
A320
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charge related to retired fleet	$ 60
Number of aircraft retired \| aircraft	10