Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Revenues
Passenger - American Airlines	$ 4,557	$ 4,134
-Regional Affiliates	670	577
Cargo	168	169
Other revenues	642	653
Total operating revenues	6,037	5,533
Expenses
Aircraft fuel	2,165	1,842
Wages, salaries and benefits	1,782	1,722
Other rentals and landing fees	328	352
Maintenance, materials and repairs	343	305
Depreciation and amortization	260	276
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense	266	256
Aircraft rentals	143	160
Food service	125	121
Special charges	11
Other operating expenses	703	731
Total operating expenses	6,126	5,765
Operating Income (Loss)	(89)	(232)
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income	6	7
Interest expense (contractual interest expense equals $(198) for the three months ended March 31, 2012)	(178)	(200)
Interest capitalized	12	7
Miscellaneous - net	(10)	(18)
Other Income (Expense)	(170)	(204)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net	(259)	(436)
Reorganization Items, Net	(1,401)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	(1,660)	(436)
Income tax
Net Loss	$ (1,660)	$ (436)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic	$ (4.95)	$ (1.31)
Diluted	$ (4.95)	$ (1.31)