Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, 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	650	659	1,293	1,312
Total operating revenues	6,452	6,114	12,490	11,647
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,209	2,202	4,375	4,044
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,778	1,764	3,560	3,486
Other rentals and landing fees	333	355	661	707
Maintenance, materials and repairs	357	334	700	639
Depreciation and amortization	261	266	521	542
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	263	268	529	524
Aircraft rentals	130	158	272	318
Food service	130	133	255	253
Special charges	106	0	117	0
Other operating expenses	743	712	1,447	1,443
Total operating expenses	6,310	6,192	12,437	11,956
Operating Income (Loss)	142	(78)	53	(309)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	7	7	13	14
Interest expense	(164)	(215)	(342)	(415)
Interest capitalized	12	10	24	17
Miscellaneous - net	(8)	(10)	(18)	(29)
Other Income (Expense)	(153)	(208)	(323)	(413)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(11)	(286)	(270)	(722)
Reorganization Items, Net	(230)	0	(1,630)	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(241)	(286)	(1,900)	(722)
Income tax	0	0	0	0
Net Loss	$ (241)	$ (286)	$ (1,900)	$ (722)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic	$ (0.72)	$ (0.85)	$ (5.67)	$ (2.16)
Diluted	$ (0.72)	$ (0.85)	$ (5.67)	$ (2.16)