Regional Expenses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	158	$	485	$	638	$	1,395
Salaries, wages and benefits	379		461		1,218		1,310
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers ⁽¹⁾	233		354		765		1,046
Maintenance, materials and repairs	72		108		244		303
Other rent and landing fees	112		167		369		495
Aircraft rent	3		8		11		23
Selling expenses	27		102		121		299
Depreciation and amortization	79		84		247		246
Special items, net	(224)		6		(309)		6
Other	75		158		334		459
Total regional expenses	$	914	$	1,933	$	3,638	$	5,582

⁽¹⁾During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we recognized $102 million and $150 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Inc. (Republic). During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we recognized $313 million and $442 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic. We hold a 25% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.

American Airlines, Inc.

Regional Expenses [Line Items]

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	158	$	485	$	638	$	1,395
Salaries, wages and benefits	59		76		214		241
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers ⁽¹⁾	622		900		2,105		2,665
Maintenance, materials and repairs	(4)		14		2		23
Other rent and landing fees	106		159		347		472
Aircraft rent	3		8		11		23
Selling expenses	27		102		121		299
Depreciation and amortization	66		72		207		210
Special items, net	(228)		—		(338)		—
Other	43		97		193		288
Total regional expenses	$	852	$	1,913	$	3,500	$	5,616

⁽¹⁾During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, American recognized $102 million and $150 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Inc. (Republic). During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, American recognized $313 million and $442 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic. American holds a 25% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.