DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (TABLES)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

Fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet (in millions):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Fuel hedge contracts
Fuel hedge contracts, current assets	$	14		$	26
Fuel hedge contracts, noncurrent assets	13			39
Fuel hedge contracts, current liabilities	(2		)	(1		)
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
Interest rate swaps
Other accrued liabilities	(6		)	(6		)
Other liabilities	(14		)	(27		)
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL)	(20		)	(33		)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]

Pretax effect of derivative instruments on earnings (in millions):

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Fuel hedge contracts
Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft fuel expense	$	(25	)	$	(82	)	$	(49	)	$	(63	)
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
Interest rate swaps
Losses recognized in aircraft rent	(2		)	(1		)	(3		)	(3		)
Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	7			(8		)	10			(6		)