Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,614	$ 4,557
-Regional Affiliates	679	670
Cargo	155	168
Other revenues	637	636
Total operating revenues	6,085	6,031
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,199	2,166
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,312	1,616
RegionalPaymentsToAffiliateCompany	269	285
Other rentals and landing fees	342	324
Maintenance, materials and repairs	318	279
Depreciation and amortization	241	256
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	276	266
Aircraft rentals	164	143
Food service	139	124
Special charges	28	11
Other operating expenses	750	662
Total operating expenses	6,038	6,132
Operating Income (Loss)	47	(101)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	4	6
Interest expense	(174)	(178)
Interest capitalized	12	12
Interest Expense, Related Party	(3)	(3)
Miscellaneous - net	(9)	(10)
Other Income (Expense)	(170)	(173)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(123)	(274)
Reorganization Items, Net	(160)	(1,402)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(283)	(1,676)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(30)	0
Net Loss	$ (253)	$ (1,676)