Employee Benefit Plans - Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Change in fair value measurements of level 3 investments
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	$ 84	$ 75
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(25)	(9)
Purchases	9	20
Sales	0	(2)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	68	84
American Airlines, Inc.
Change in fair value measurements of level 3 investments
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period	84	75
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(25)	(9)
Purchases	9	20
Sales	0	(2)
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	$ 68	$ 84

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- Definition

A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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- Definition

Amount of asset segregated and restricted to provide benefit under defined benefit plan. Asset includes, but is not limited to, stock, bond, other investment, earning from investment, and contribution by employer and employee.

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- Definition

Amount, measured using unobservable input, of decrease in plan asset of defined benefit plan from sale.

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- Definition

Amount, measured using unobservable input, of increase in plan asset of defined benefit plan from purchase.

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