Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Operating revenues
Mainline passenger	$ 7,258		$ 4,614
Regional passenger	1,407		679
Cargo	206		156
Other	1,124		649
Total operating revenues	9,995		6,098
Operating expenses
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	2,711		1,934
Salaries, wages and benefits	2,119		1,267
Regional expenses	1,594		780
Maintenance, materials and repairs	485		326
Other rent and landing fees	424		288
Aircraft rent	320		165
Selling expenses	401		290
Depreciation and amortization	307		204
Special items, net	(137)		71
Other	1,041		702
Total operating expenses	9,265		6,027
Operating income	730		71
Nonoperating income (expense)
Interest income	7		4
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(243)		(254)
Other, net	(1)		(24)
Total nonoperating expense, net	(237)		(274)
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net	493		(203)
Reorganization items, net	0	[1]	(160)	[1]
Income (loss) before income taxes	493		(363)
Income tax provision (benefit)	13		(22)
Net income (loss)	480		(341)
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.66		$ (1.37)
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.65		$ (1.37)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)
Basic (in shares)	723,971		249,491
Diluted (in shares)	741,335		249,491
AA [Member]
Operating revenues
Mainline passenger	4,906		4,614
Regional passenger	669		679
Cargo	168		156
Other	726		636
Total operating revenues	6,469		6,085
Operating expenses
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	1,871		1,934
Salaries, wages and benefits	1,398		1,264
Regional expenses	758		766
Maintenance, materials and repairs	332		326
Other rent and landing fees	285		287
Aircraft rent	216		165
Selling expenses	284		290
Depreciation and amortization	214		204
Special items, net	(216)		71
Other	749		712
Total operating expenses	5,891		6,019
Operating income	578		66
Nonoperating income (expense)
Interest income	7		4
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(168)		(169)
Other, net	(5)		(24)
Total nonoperating expense, net	(166)		(189)
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net	412		(123)
Reorganization items, net	0	[2]	(160)	[2]
Income (loss) before income taxes	412		(283)
Income tax provision (benefit)	11		(30)
Net income (loss)	$ 401		$ (253)

[1] In the 2013 first quarter, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

[2] In the 2013 first quarter, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.