Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, 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	650	642
Total operating revenues	6,098	6,037
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,200	2,165
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,484	1,782
Other rentals and landing fees	346	328
Maintenance, materials and repairs	383	343
Depreciation and amortization	246	260
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	276	266
Aircraft rentals	164	143
Food service	139	125
Special charges	28	11
Other operating expenses	780	703
Total operating expenses	6,046	6,126
Operating Income (Loss)	52	(89)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	4	6
Interest expense	(262)	(178)
Interest capitalized	12	12
Miscellaneous - net	(9)	(10)
Other Income (Expense)	(255)	(170)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(203)	(259)
Reorganization Items, Net	(160)	(1,401)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(363)	(1,660)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(22)	0
Net Loss	$ (341)	$ (1,660)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic	$ (1.02)	$ (4.95)
Diluted	$ (1.02)	$ (4.95)