Special Items, Net (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Special Items, Net (Textuals) [Abstract]
Other Costs	$ 6	$ 7	$ 9	$ 7
Refund of ASIF previously paid to TSA from 2005 to 2009		16		16
Aircraft costs as a result of capacity reductions				5
US Airways, Inc. [Member]
Special Items, Net (Textuals) [Abstract]
Other Costs	6	7	9	7
Refund of ASIF previously paid to TSA from 2005 to 2009		16		16
Aircraft costs as a result of capacity reductions				$ 5