Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,909	$ 4,816	$ 14,303	$ 13,508
-Regional Affiliates	748	735	2,208	2,023
Cargo	156	176	499	532
Other revenues	609	644	1,890	1,944
Total operating revenues	6,422	6,371	18,900	18,007
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,180	2,000	6,554	5,588
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,620	1,609	4,854	4,764
Regional payments to AMR Eagle	288	664	861	1,931
Other rentals and landing fees	324	327	976	968
Maintenance, materials and repairs	283	271	853	781
Depreciation and amortization	252	232	765	689
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	277	284	806	809
Aircraft rentals	137	167	410	492
Food service	139	137	393	390
Special charges	211	0	328	0
Other operating expenses	684	670	2,053	1,968
Total operating expenses	6,395	6,361	18,853	18,380
Operating Income (Loss)	27	10	47	(373)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	7	6	19	20
Interest expense	(161)	(171)	(503)	(502)
Interest capitalized	13	11	36	27
Related party interest—net	(3)	(3)	(10)	(11)
Miscellaneous - net	(12)	(6)	(26)	(29)
Other Income (Expense)	(156)	(163)	(484)	(495)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(129)	(153)	(437)	(868)
Reorganization Items, Net	(128)	0	(1,760)	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(257)	(153)	(2,197)	(868)
Income tax	0	0	0	0
Net Loss	$ (257)	$ (153)	$ (2,197)	$ (868)