Supplementary Disclosure of Consolidated Cash Flow Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$ 1,368	$ 3,367	$ 3,856
Taxes	511	737	796
Non-cash investing/financing activities:
Interest credited to policyholder contract deposits included in financing activities	3,676	3,904	$ 3,987
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Non-cash consideration received from sale		$ 4,586
Aer Cap
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Non-cash consideration received from sale	$ 500