Retirement Benefits (Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 2,395	$ 3,943
Prior service cost (credit)	273	301
Total excluding US Airways plan	2,668	4,244
US Airways plan other comprehensive loss:	0	0
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss	2,668	4,244
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(176)	(78)
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,592)	(1,844)
Total excluding US Airways plan	(1,768)	(1,922)
US Airways plan other comprehensive loss:	(12)	0
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss	(1,780)	(1,922)
AA [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	2,395	3,943
Prior service cost (credit)	273	301
Total excluding US Airways plan	2,668	4,244
AA [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(176)	(78)
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,592)	(1,844)
Total excluding US Airways plan	$ (1,768)	$ (1,922)