Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Revenues
Passenger -American Airlines	$ 17,947	$ 16,760	$ 15,037
-Regional Affiliates	2,724	2,327	2,012
Cargo	703	672	578
Other revenues	2,605	2,411	2,290
Total operating revenues	23,979	22,170	19,917
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	8,304	6,400	5,553
Wages, salaries and benefits	7,053	6,847	6,807
Other rentals and landing fees	1,432	1,418	1,353
Depreciation and amortization	1,086	1,093	1,104
Maintenance, materials and repairs	1,284	1,329	1,280
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	1,062	976	853
Aircraft rentals	662	580	505
Food service	518	490	487
Special charges	725		171
Other operating expenses	2,907	2,729	2,808
Total operating expenses	25,033	21,862	20,921
Operating Income (Loss)	(1,054)	308	(1,004)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	26	26	34
Interest expense (contractual interest expense equals $(833) for the year ended December 31, 2011)	(826)	(823)	(744)
Interest capitalized	40	31	42
Miscellaneous - net	(47)	(48)	(80)
Other Income (Expense)	(807)	(814)	(748)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(1,861)	(506)	(1,752)
Reorganization Items, Net	(118)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(1,979)	(506)	(1,752)
Income tax (benefit)	0	(35)	(284)
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ (1,979)	$ (471)	$ (1,468)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic	$ (5.91)	$ (1.41)	$ (4.99)
Diluted	$ (5.91)	$ (1.41)	$ (4.99)