Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - American Airlines Group Inc. (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021		Dec. 31, 2020		Dec. 31, 2019		Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash	$ 273		$ 245		$ 280
Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments	135		154		10
Total cash and restricted cash	$ 408	[1]	$ 399	[1]	$ 290	[1]	$ 286

[1] The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash to amounts reported within the consolidated balance sheets: Cash$273 $245 $280 Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments135 154 10 Total cash and restricted cash$408 $399 $290