Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net income	$ 737	$ 1,693	$ 2,387	$ 4,329
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(17)	(26)	(52)	(79)
Derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings				(9)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value	2	(4)	6	(4)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(30)	(46)	(92)
Total comprehensive income	722	1,663	2,341	4,237
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	758	1,723	2,441	4,369
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(17)	(26)	(53)	(79)
Derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings				(9)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value	2	(4)	6	(4)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(30)	(47)	(92)
Total comprehensive income	$ 743	$ 1,693	$ 2,394	$ 4,277