DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (TABLES)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

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

	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Fuel hedge contracts
Fuel hedge contracts, current assets	$	3		$	3
Fuel hedge contracts, noncurrent assets	2			4
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
Interest rate swaps
Other accrued liabilities	(6		)	(6		)
Other liabilities	(15		)	(13		)
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL)	(21		)	(19		)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015			2014
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Fuel hedge contracts
Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft fuel expense	$	(6	)	$	(10	)
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
Interest rate swaps
Losses recognized in aircraft rent	(2		)	(2		)
Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	(4		)	(3		)