Bankruptcy (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Reorganization [Line Items]

Schedule Of Liabilities Subject To Compromise

(in millions)
Long-term debt	$	2,482
Aircraft lease and facility bond related obligations		1,868
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		489
Accrued interest on long-term debt and unamortized debt issuance costs		4
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$	4,843

Schedule Of Reorganization Items

(in millions)
Aircraft financing renegotiations and rejections (1)(2)	$	102
Professional fees		14
Other		2
Total reorganization items, net	$	118

⁽¹⁾  The Debtors record an estimated claim associated with the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease when a motion is filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject such contract or lease and the Debtors believe that it is probable the motion will be approved and there is sufficient information to estimate the claim. The Debtors record an estimated claim associated with the renegotiation of an executory contract or unexpired lease when the renegotiated terms of such contract or lease are not opposed or are otherwise approved by the Bankruptcy Court and there is sufficient information to estimate the claim.

⁽²⁾  Estimated allowed claims from rejecting the financing arrangements relating to 24 aircraft. Such rejections have been approved by the Bankruptcy Court.

6.25% Senior Convertible Notes Due 2014 [Member]

Reorganization [Line Items]

Components Of Long-Term Debt

Secured variable and fixed rate indebtedness due through 2023 (effective rates from 1.00% - 13.00% at December 31, 2011)	$	1,456
6.00% - 8.50% special facility revenue bonds due through 2036		186
6.25% senior convertible notes due 2014		460
9.0% - 10.20% debentures due through 2021		214
7.88% - 10.55% notes due through 2039		166
	$	2,482