Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group (Schedule of Reorganization Items) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Reorganization Items, Net
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections			$ 66	[1]			$ 285	[1]
Professional fees			48				126
Other			37				24
Total reorganization items, net	0	[2]	151	[2]	0	[2]	435	[2]
AA [Member]
Reorganization Items, Net
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections			66	[1]			285	[1]
Professional fees			48				126
Other			37				23
Total reorganization items, net	$ 0	[3]	$ 151	[3]	$ 0	[3]	$ 434	[3]

[1] Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.

[2] In the 2013 third quarter and nine month periods, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

[3] In the 2013 third quarter and nine month periods, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.