Emergence From Chapter 11 (Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Long-term debt		$ 1,198
Estimated allowed claims on aircraft lease and debt obligations and facility lease and bond obligations		3,716
Pension and postretirement benefits		1,250
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		442
Total liabilities subject to compromise	0	6,606
AA [Member]
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Long-term debt		358
Estimated allowed claims on aircraft lease and debt obligations and facility lease and bond obligations		3,716
Pension and postretirement benefits		1,250	[1]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		370
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Other Liabilities		0
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$ 0	$ 5,694

[1] As a result of the modifications to the retirement benefits as discussed in Note 12 to American's Consolidated Financial Statements, a portion of the pension and postretirement benefits liability, primarily relating to retiree medical and other benefits, was classified as liabilities subject to compromise.