Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,837	$ 4,557	$ 9,394	$ 8,691
-Regional Affiliates	790	711	1,460	1,288
Cargo	175	187	343	356
Other revenues	645	654	1,282	1,301
Total operating revenues	6,447	6,109	12,479	11,636
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,209	1,950	4,374	3,588
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,619	1,598	3,234	3,155
Regional payments to AMR Eagle	288	663	573	1,267
Other rentals and landing fees	328	322	652	641
Maintenance, materials and repairs	291	266	570	510
Depreciation and amortization	257	223	513	457
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	263	268	529	524
Aircraft rentals	130	161	273	324
Food service	130	133	255	253
Special charges	105	0	116	0
Other operating expenses	705	641	1,369	1,299
Total operating expenses	6,325	6,225	12,458	12,018
Operating Income (Loss)	122	(116)	21	(382)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	7	7	13	14
Interest expense	(164)	(173)	(342)	(331)
Interest capitalized	12	10	24	16
Related party interest—net	(4)	(4)	(8)	(7)
Miscellaneous - net	(7)	(8)	(17)	(25)
Other Income (Expense)	(156)	(168)	(330)	(333)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(34)	(284)	(309)	(715)
Reorganization Items, Net	(230)	0	(1,631)	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(264)	(284)	(1,940)	(715)
Income tax	0	0	0	0
Net Loss	$ (264)	$ (284)	$ (1,940)	$ (715)