Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Net income	$ 624	$ 737	$ 1,661	$ 2,387
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(15)	(17)	(44)	(52)
Investments	0	2	0	6
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(15)	(44)	(46)
Total comprehensive income	609	722	1,617	2,341
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income	649	758	1,738	2,441
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits	(15)	(17)	(44)	(53)
Investments	0	2	0	6
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15)	(15)	(44)	(47)
Total comprehensive income	$ 634	$ 743	$ 1,694	$ 2,394