Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,557	$ 4,279	$ 8,691	$ 8,110
- Regional Affiliates	711	600	1,288	1,098
Cargo	187	170	356	324
Other revenues	659	625	1,312	1,210
Total operating revenues	6,114	5,674	11,647	10,742
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,202	1,655	4,044	3,131
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,764	1,714	3,486	3,417
Other rentals and landing fees	355	352	707	704
Maintenance, materials and repairs	334	340	639	691
Depreciation and amortization	266	267	542	534
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	268	248	524	482
Aircraft rentals	158	145	318	274
Food service	133	121	253	236
Other operating expenses	712	636	1,443	1,375
Total operating expenses	6,192	5,478	11,956	10,844
Operating Income (Loss)	(78)	196	(309)	(102)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	7	6	14	11
Interest expense	(215)	(209)	(415)	(418)
Interest capitalized	10	8	17	18
Miscellaneous - net	(10)	(12)	(29)	(25)
Other Income (Expense)	(208)	(207)	(413)	(414)
Loss Before Income Taxes	(286)	(11)	(722)	(516)
Income tax
Net Loss	$ (286)	$ (11)	$ (722)	$ (516)
Loss Per Share
Basic	$ (0.85)	$ (0.03)	$ (2.16)	$ (1.55)
Diluted	$ (0.85)	$ (0.03)	$ (2.16)	$ (1.55)