Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - Air traffic liability $ in Billions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract term	one year
Recognition of revenue	$ 2.8
Revenue recognition term	12 months
Travel credits related to unused tickets	$ 2.5
New revenue recognition term in response to Covid-10	15 months
American Airlines, Inc.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Recognition of revenue	$ 2.8

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