Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net income	$ 566	$ 864	$ 753	$ 1,204
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(17)	(15)	(33)	(29)
Investments	2	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(15)	(33)	(29)
Total comprehensive income	551	849	720	1,175
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	619	888	855	1,256
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(17)	(15)	(33)	(29)
Investments	2	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(15)	(33)	(29)
Total comprehensive income	$ 604	$ 873	$ 822	$ 1,227